Corey Hawkins to Star in 'In the Heights' Movie Musical

Corey Hawkins has reportedly landed a role in Jon M. Chu’s movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony winning musical In the Heights.

The 30-year-old Straight Outta Compton star will reportedly star as Benny in the movie musical, Deadline reports. In the Broadway musical, Benny falls in love with his employer’s daughter, Nina.

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In the Heights is set to open on June 26, 2020 with Anthony Ramos in the lead role of Usnavi. No other casting has been announced at this time, but stay tuned!