Lin-Manuel Miranda plans to continue directing movies, but he won’t be tackling any large-scale productions. During an appearance at the Tribeca Festival, Miranda spoke about his responsibility as a filmmaker and how he wants to make unique musicals that no one else can make. He enjoyed directing his 2021 debut film, “tick…tick…BOOM!”, and loves working with actors and unlocking musical storytelling.
No Lavish Productions for Miranda
Miranda stated that he would never attempt to produce a large-scale production like “Wicked.” He praised his friend and director of “In The Heights,” Jon M. Chu, for his work on the forthcoming Universal adaptation of the Broadway show. Miranda wants to direct funky little musicals that others wouldn’t typically consider for a movie.
An Hour-Long Interview Without Politics
During the Tribeca fest’s Storytellers series, Miranda spoke about his upbringing and influences. Rosie Perez asked Miranda about his vision for the future, citing the significant impact of Stephen Sondheim’s death in November 2021. Miranda noted that Sondheim is all over “tick…tick…BOOM!” as inspiration and a character played by Bradley Whitford.
Collaboration is Key for Miranda
Miranda says collaborating motivates him, and he enjoys working with others. Writing alone can be tough, and he doesn’t see himself writing a memoir or a book. He wants to get as much of his creativity out of him as possible and bring others into the creative process. Acting in films has enabled him to learn more about production, but he doesn’t plan to focus on it in the near future.
In conclusion, Lin-Manuel Miranda is excited about his future in filmmaking. He plans to direct unique musicals that others wouldn’t typically consider for a movie. Miranda’s love of collaboration and working with others keeps him motivated, and he wants to get as much of his creativity out of him as possible.