Kaitlyn Dever in Talks to Star in Universal’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Adaptation
Justin Kroll Film ReporterUniversal Pictures’ adaptation of the Broadway hit “Dear Evan Hansen” looks to be picking up steam, as sources tell Variety that Kaitlyn Dever is in talks to star in the film.Though Universal would not confirm, Ben Platt is also expected to reprise his role as the title character.“Wonder” director Stephen Chbosky will helm the pic, while Steve Levenson, who wrote the book for the stage musical, is writing the script.Marc Platt, and Adam Siegel are producing the adaptation. “La La Land” and “The Greatest Showman” lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who wrote the music for the show, will serve as executive producers.The story follows Hansen, a high schooler with social anxiety.