In the 2021 film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen, Ben Platt reprises his title role, with Julianne Moore as his mother Heidi Hansen and Amy Adams as Cynthia Murphy. The musical drama follows a socially anxious teenager who becomes…
Main cast
- Evan HansenBen PlattMain
- Heidi HansenJulianne MooreMain
- Cynthia MurphyAmy AdamsMain
- Zoe MurphyKaitlyn DeverMain
- Larry MurphyDanny PinoMain
- Jared KleinmanNik DodaniMain
- Alana BeckAmandla StenbergMain
- Connor MurphyColton RyanMain
Supporting cast
- Mr. HowardDomonique MooreSupp
- Mrs. KleinmanLiz KateSupp
- GemmaMarvin SolizSupp
Guest & voice
- Mrs. HendersonZoe CollettiGuest
- Mr. HendersonTony ChiroldesGuest
- Dr. ShermanAva KolkerGuest
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About this cast
Directed by Stephen Chbosky, the 2021 film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ stars Ben Platt as the anxious teen who accidentally becomes the centre of a grieving community. Kaitlyn Dever plays Zoe Murphy, the sister of a classmate who has died by suicide, and the supporting cast includes notable stage and screen actors.
FAQs
Who plays Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen?
Ben Platt plays the title character Evan Hansen in the 2021 film adaptation.
Is the film version of Dear Evan Hansen the same as the stage musical?
The film adaptation includes most songs from the Broadway musical but adds new songs ‘The Anonymous Ones’ and ‘A Little Closer’, and changes some plot details such as Evan’s relationship with Alana.
Who plays Zoe Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen?
Kaitlyn Dever plays Zoe Murphy, the sister of Connor Murphy and the love interest of Evan.
Who is the director of Dear Evan Hansen?
The film was directed by Stephen Chbosky, best known for writing and directing The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Is Dear Evan Hansen based on a true story?
No, the story is fictional. However, the musical and film draw on themes of social anxiety, grief, and the impact of social media, which are broadly relatable but not based on a specific true event.
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