When it comes to film adaptations of plays or musicals, there is no shortage of opinions about casting. And depending on how many years it may have taken to get the film made, there is usually one big question that looms front and center: should anyone from the original cast make the leap from stage to screen? As soon as the "Dear Evan Hansen" trailer dropped in May—giving the world its first glimpse of a 27-year-old Ben Platt playing the titular high school teenager—the internet exploded with snarky chatter over Platt's age and how absurd he looks in the role. But there have been plenty of times when original cast members have reprised their roles on film to sublime effect, offering a permanent record of the genius that would have otherwise been relegated to the memories of those lucky enough to see them live. Here are 10 of the best such performances... Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️?️??️‍? (?️: Chris Ehlers / ⁠ ?: John Cameron Mitchell, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch")

When it comes to film adaptations of plays or musicals, there is no shortage of opinions about casting. And depending on how many years it may have taken to get the film made, there is usually one big question that looms front and center: should anyone from the original cast make the leap from stage to screen? As soon as the "Dear Evan Hansen" trailer dropped in May—giving the world its first glimpse of a 27-year-old Ben Platt playing the titular high school teenager—the internet exploded with snarky chatter over Platt's age and how absurd he looks in the role. But there have been plenty of times when original cast members have reprised their roles on film to sublime effect, offering a permanent record of the genius that would have otherwise been relegated to the memories of those lucky enough to see them live. Here are 10 of the best such performances... Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️?️??️‍? (?️: Chris Ehlers / ⁠
?: John Cameron Mitchell, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch")