reporter Hong Wen/Comprehensive report "Just Dance" series, "Crazy Rich Asians" director Zhu Haowei returned to the subject of music and dance film, this time with the famous stage drama "Hamilton" creator Lin Manuel Miranda (Lin- Manuel Miranda) jointly produced the new film "In the Heights" (In the Heights), and recently released the first trailer. Since it was adapted from the Broadway opera of the same name, it has been resonated by many American netizens: "I want to dance while watching the trailer", "I cried after watching the trailer", "I can't wait until next summer vacation", "I am looking forward to it!"
"New York Heights" "Stills. (Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros.) "New York Heights" combines the dynamic music and lyrics created by Lin Manuel Miranda with director Zhu Haowei's energetic and realistic narrative techniques to capture the touchingness of this small corner of the world. This kind of experience can resonate with everyone. The story describes the lively Washington Heights lit up, just outside the 181st Street subway station, the aroma of hot coffee permeates the air, there are ever-changing dreams, gathered in this vibrant and closely intertwined community. And the soul figure in this is the popular and infectious tavern owner Usnawi (Anthony Ramos). He saved every penny he earned, cherished big dreams, longing, and sang a better life.
The main casts of "New York Heights" include Anthony Ramos ("The Birth of a Superstar", Broadway Stage Play "Hamilton"); Cory Hawkins ("Out of Compton", "Black Party"); singer and Composer Leslie Grace (Leslie Grace); Melissa Barrera (series "The Real My Life"); Orga Meredith (the musical "In the Heights" of the same name); Daphne Rubinway Jia (Broadway stage play "Gee House Rental"); Gregory Diaz IV (Broadway musical "Little Witch Mattida"); Stephanie Beatrice (series "Random Branch"); Dassa Polan Ke (the series "Maddy Women's Prison"); and Jimmy Smith (the "Star Wars" film series). The screenwriter is Quiara Alegría Hudes (Quiara Alegría Hudes), adapted from the musical of the same name, the music and lyrics are written by Miranda, and Hudes wrote the book, and the concept comes from Miranda. The producers are Miranda and Hoods, as well as Scott Sanders, Anthony Brigman and Mara Jacob; the producers are David Nicksay and Kevin McCormick.
"New York Heights" preview netizen reaction. (Photo/Reproduced from Twitter/In the Heights) The creative team behind the scenes includes Zhu Haowei's two old teams in "Crazy Rich Asians". They are production and design Nelson Koz and editor Myen Kirsten. In addition, photography director Allie is added. Si Brooks (the album "The Dead Road") and costume designer Mitchell Travis ("Eighth Grader"). Christopher Scott choreographed the film. He had previously collaborated with Zhu Haowei in the award-winning miniseries "Extraordinary Dance Company". "New York Heights" was shot in New York, mainly on-site shooting in the lively Washington Heights area. The film is distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures and is expected to be released on stage on June 25, 2020.
