Lin-Manuel Miranda shares his hesitations about turning Hamilton into a live-action movie. The Broadway musical, which debuted in 2015, revolutionized musical theater by combining the story of one of America's Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton, with hip-hop. The musical won numerous prestigious awards, including a Pulitzer Prize and eleven Tony Awards. In 2020, a filmed stage version was released on Disney+, giving global audiences a chance to experience the show from home. Despite Hamilton's success, though, Miranda remains cautious about translating his beloved stage production into a live-action film.

In an interview with Danny Directo for Entertainment Tonight, Miranda expressed that adapting musicals to movies is no small feat. He pointed to Wicked, the recently released film adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical, as an example, as it took over two decades to develop. Miranda suggested that Hamilton could take just as long--or longer--before it’s ready for the big screen, depending on how the adaptation is approached.