FAQ

Yes, that's true. But of course, anyone can play Evan Hansen (as per how the performances of Taylor Trensch and Andrew Barth Feldman in the title role were received when they were in the Broadway production), but Ben was cast mainly because it was the intention of his father to do that since he produced the film. The reason why the other original cast members are not involved on this film is because they either moved on to other projects and/or weren't asked to be a part of it.

It will be released only in theaters in the United States on September 24, 2021. This is also Ben Platt's birthday, obviously arranged by his dad Marc Platt, one of the film's producers. This was preceded by its world premiere as the opening night film of the 46th Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2021, which took place both in-person and virtually.

Yes, there will be. A new solo song was written for the character Alana Beck, who was expanded upon for this film. The actress playing her, Amandla Stenberg, co-wrote the song, entitled "Anonymous Ones," with the musical's composers, Pasek & Paul. Later, Ben Platt confirmed to Vanity Fair that another new song, entitled "A Little Closer," was also written for the film, later revealed to have been written for Connor Murphy to sing near the end of the film, as part of its revised ending.

No. Four songs from the musical were cut from the film: "Disappear," "To Break in a Glove," "Anybody Have a Map?" and "Good For You." The latter two, however, are played instrumentally by the Westview High School marching band, during the pep rally scene early in the film.

The writers made it deliberately ambiguous in the stage show and possibly this film, but it has been confirmed that Evan appears to have social anxiety disorder, with some claiming that he also has features of Asperger syndrome.

No. It is strictly based on the stage musical, as no elements from the novelization have been confirmed to be used in this film, save for two characters: Mrs. G., one of Evan's teachers, and Mr. Howard, the principal of Westview High School.

It was made available for pre-saving in May 2021 and for pre-order on August 26, 2021. The soundtrack will be released on September 24, 2021, the same day as the film.