Ben Platt, who reprises his 2015 Tony-winning turn in the title role of the upcoming Universal Pictures film Dear Evan Hansen, performed the song “You Will Be Found” live on the September 1 episode of NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Both the movie and its soundtrack will be released September 24. The film cast also includes Julianne Moore (Heidi Hansen), Kaitlyn Dever (Zoe Murphy), Amy Adams (Cynthia Murphy), Danny Pino (Larry Murphy), Colton Ryan (Connor Murphy), Amandla Stenberg (Alana), and Nik Dodani (Jared).
Directed by Stephen Chbosky, the screenplay is by the show’s Tony-winning librettist Steven Levenson, with music and lyrics by the show’s Grammy- and Tony-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The remaining creative team includes Brandon Trost (cinematography), Anne McCabe (editing), Beth Mickle (production design), Brittany Hites (art direction), and Lance Totten (set decoration).