Dear Evan Hansen - What We Know So Far

With writer Steven Levenson (who wrote the book for "Dear Evan Hansen") penning the screenplay, it's expected the film will stick closely to the source material. "Dear Evan Hansen" centers around Evan, a teenager who suffers from social anxiety. When Evan's self-therapeutic letter is stolen by his classmate Connor, who later dies by suicide, Connor's parents confuse the letter as their son's final words. Desperate to feel connected to others, Evan goes along with the lie and furthers the deceit by pretending he was Connor's friend. As his story unravels, Evan faces of series of confrontations and events he must grapple with.

The musical film will feature songs from the Broadway version as well as two new songs. One of those songs will be sung by Stenberg, and all are written by original composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Platt confirmed the songs as well as an expanded third act to Vanity Fair. "We get to see a little bit more of Evan's repentance and redemption and the work that he does subsequently to make amends and really get to know who Connor was and try to help the family heal," Platt said.

If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline​ at​ 1-800-273-TALK (8255)​.