Lin-Manuel Miranda in Talks for ‘Mary Poppins 2:’ Javier Muñoz Gets Shot at ‘Hamilton’

Lin-Manuel Miranda is getting his shot at superstardom. Miranda started his Broadway journey off hot with his debut musical, In the Heights, which won two Tony Awards in 2008 as well as a 2009 Grammy Award. The writer/actor/composer then went on to provide the translations for the 2011 revival of West Side Story. Miranda went on to provide the music and lyrics for the Broadway adaptation of Bring It On the Musical. Miranda has even won an Emmy Award for composing music at the 67th Tony Awards. That puts him one O away from the prized E.G.O.T. (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). All of Miranda’s passion and drive has lead to his latest masterwork, Hamilton, which has taken Broadway and the world by storm. Now, it looks like Miranda might be taking a breath from Hamilton. The very in demand actor is reportedly being looked at to co-star in the upcoming Mary Poppins sequel, directed by Rob Marshall (Into the Woods, Chicago). Have no fear. When, Miranda isn’t in the lead Javier Muñoz is stepping into Hamilton’s shoes.

Javier Muñoz has been sharing the role of Alexander Hamilton with Lin-Manuel Miranda since the beginning. Last year, Javier spoke to Vulture about helping Miranda create the role:

“I’ll tell you, this is unlike any working, creative relationship I’ve ever had. It's not easily duplicated. You can’t just throw two people together and ask them to create a role together. Actors have to feel very safe in the process of creation, and if you've got too many cooks in the kitchen, it stifles the creativity, period. However, when it comes to me and Lin, I feel safest in the process with him. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. There’s just no ego involved. We are constantly giving everything we have. I watch him and discover so much that I can play and use and do, and I want to say that it’s mutual, and we just go back and forth.We literally tag each other in. “You're up: Go.” It’s all about finding what works.”

Hamilton is currently playing on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theater located at 226 West 46th Street between Broadway and 8th.

Javier Muñoz will be replacing Lin-Manuel Miranda as the lead of Alexander Hamilton at select weekend matinée performances.

Javier is scheduled for select performances through July 3.