Tick, tick… boom! Star Andrew Garfield said he believes the recent Netflix adaptation of the musical offers hope to young people who feel like they have a calling. Tick, tick… boom! is a semi-autobiographical musical written by Jonathan Larson before he wrote the hit Broadway musical rent.The adaptation marks Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial debut, starring Garfield as Larson as he grapples with his own musical superbia off the ground before his thirtieth birthday.
Tick, tick… boom! is a love letter to musical theater, full of Broadway cameos (including the late Steven Sondheim), while staying true to Larson’s original work. This Netflix movie was generally a hit. Garfield, in particular, won critical acclaim for his lead role in the film musical, including Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for Best Actor. This story accurately portrays the struggle many young creatives face, enduring rejection after rejection in hopes of breaking into the industry one day.
Now, Garfield talks about why he thinks Tick, tick… boom! It resonated with many young people.during an interview Jimmy Kimmel LiveGarfield said it was “great‘Young people react to musicals like this’strongly“Because it paints rejection and failure as something”we all have to go through“. The actor continued: “it gives a lot of hope“For young people who feel they have a specific calling in life. Read the full quote below:
“It’s been great, people – especially young people – have responded so strongly to it, and I think it’s because it feels like a typical portrait of a young artist struggling and having to go through Rejection and failure, and we all have to go through that when we’re young when we’re training or learning, or when we’re trying to succeed in whatever industry we’re in. I think, I don’t know, it gives a lot Young people brought a lot of hope, they felt a calling, they felt called to a certain image of their dream of living, and I just thought — this is awesome.”
Garfield perfectly summed up why so many people responded so well to Larson’s story. Tick, tick… boom! This book captures the trials and tribulations of trying to “make it,” as written by a man who had his big break just a few years later.Although Larson tragically never witnessed it rent Opening off Broadway, Tick, tick… boom! Celebrating his legacy and encouraging young viewers to keep pursuing their dreams, because they never know what opportunities lie ahead.
Garfield clearly understands Larson and Tick, tick… boom! Very good, so it’s no surprise that he’s received so much well-deserved praise for embodying the composer, lyricist and playwright. The actor recently said he would be open to doing another musical after learning how to sing for movies. With his recent incarnation as Spider-Man and the release of “Spider-Man,” he’s received even more admiration. Spider-Man: No Way HomeGarfield is the perfect person to give young creatives hope for future success.
Source: Jimmy Kimmel