Plans for a movie adaptation of 13 The Musical are underway, and the cast have just been announced.
Auditions were held virtually last year and production of the film is set to begin in Canada in June.
The entirely teenage cast includes Eli Golden, Gabriella Uhl, JD McCrary, Frankie McNellis, Lindsey Blackwell, Jonathan Lengel, Ramon Reed, Nolen Dubuc, Luke Islam, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Kayleigh Cerezo, Wyatt Moss, Liam Wignall, and Khiyla Aynee.
Graham Phillips starred in the title role, Evan Goldman, in the Broadway musical which opened in October 2008 and closed in January 2009.
Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies made their Broadway debuts in 13 and they went onto star in Victorious together.
It is the only Broadway musical to have ever consisted of all teenagers.
13 follows young Evan Goldman as he navigates moving towns, making friends, and dealing with his parents’ divorce while trying to prepare for his Bar Mitzvah.
The film adaptation is being directed by Tamra Davis and produced by Neil Meron.
Written by Rekha Kulen
