Wikimedia Commons/Octet musical Movie Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct 'Octet' film, his second movie after acclaimed debut 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'. A musical about internet addiction. April 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - Lin-Manuel Miranda is preparing to return behind the camera with a new film project following his successful directorial debut. The celebrated Broadway creator, known for writing and starring in the stage hits Hamilton and In the Heights, made his feature directorial debut with 2021's Tick, Tick... Boom!.