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First-Time Golden Globe Nominee Ben Platt Talks ‘The Politician’ Season 2, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Feature & Richard Linklater’s 20-Year Project ‘Merrily We Roll Along’

A Tony and Grammy Award winner known for originating the title role of Broadway smash Dear Evan Hansen, Ben Platt earned his first Golden Globe nomination this morning, for his turn in Netflix original comedy series The Politician. "To be in the conversation is just really amazing," Platt told Deadline today. "I love…

By Matt Grobar
Dec 9, 2019 11:25 am
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Richard Linklater To Shoot Stephen Sondheim Musical ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Over 20 Years For Blumhouse

In what is Blumhouse’s most ambitious project yet, Richard Linklater is bringing Stephen Sondheim’s musical Merrily We Roll Along to the big screen, but will shoot the film over a 20-year time span. Beanie Feldstein, Ben Platt and Blake Jenner will star. Principal photography has been completed for the first segment…