Kaitlyn Dever In Talks to Star in 'Dear Evan Hansen'

Kaitlyn Dever is reportedly in talks to star in the movie version of the musical Dear Evan Hansen.

The musical centers on a high schooler (Hansen) with social anxiety. “He unintentionally gets caught up in a lie after the family of a classmate who committed suicide mistakes one of Hansen’s letters for their son’s suicide note.”

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Kaitlyn is in talks to play Zoe, who begins dating Hansen after he begins a relationship with the classmate’s family, Variety reports.

Ben Platt is expected to reprise his Tony-award winning role from the musical.

Stay tuned as we learn more, including more casting news from the movie musical!