‘In The Heights’ Starring Anthony Ramos, Drops Vibrant New Trailers for the Highly-Anticipated Film

Warner Bros Pictures’ In The Heights, the anticipated new film focused on the story of the community of Washington Heights and starring Anthony Ramos, has just dropped two new trailers for this exciting Broadway musical turned to film. Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), in addition to a collaboration with screenwriter Quiara Alegría Hudes, In the Heights is touted as a “cinematic event, where the streets are made of music, and little dreams become big.” It was filmed in New York, primarily on location in Washington Heights’ dynamic community, and is slated to premiere June 18.

“This is a big movie musical,” Lin-Manuel shared when speaking to the press at a virtual event held on March 13 ahead of the premiere of the film’s newest trailer, which aired tonight during the Grammys.

The film follows bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves all of his earnings from the store to live out his dream. In the Heights blends Lin-Manuel Miranda’s amazing music and lyrics that we have come to love, with his dynamic success of Hamilton‘s Broadway to screen fame which premiered on Disney+ at the start of the pandemic. With the help of a talented cast and joined by director Jon M. Chu’s captivating and modern eye. In The Heights comes to the big screen with all of what makes Hamilton a hit but in its own unique way of storytelling,

From the newly released trailers, we see a colorful and bold representation of Washington Heights and just a snippet of what’s to come in this mesmerizing tease for the film. Mentions of the neighborhood disappearing and clips showing the world that “we are not invisible” will have your heart race with anticipation. Dancing in the streets? Sign us up. We see glimpses of the community, music, dance, and daily life of this iconic neighborhood. If anyone knows New York, the George Washington Bridge sunset scene will warm your heart in the newly released stills and trailer.

In the Heights stars Anthony Ramos (A Star is Born, Broadway’s Hamilton), in addition to Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton, BlacKkKlansman), singer/songwriter Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera (Vida), Olga Merediz (Broadway’s In the Heights), and Daphne Rubin-Vega (Broadway’s Rent). Together with Gregory Diaz IV (Broadway’s Matilda the Musical), Stephanie Beatriz (TV’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Dascha Polanco (TV’s Orange is the New Black), and Jimmy Smits (the Star Wars films), saying the film will be a hit, is an understatement.

The film was adapted from the screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes and is based on the musical stage play with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda, Hudes, Scott Sanders, Anthony Bregman, and Mara Jacobs produced the film, with David Nicksay and Kevin McCormick serving as executive producers.

Anthony Ramos commented on his thoughts on the themes of representation and striving for a better life in the film when he stated, “I think it’s a blessing to be able to be a part of [this]. It just baffles my mind that some little Latin kid in the hood somewhere in the world is going to be able to see this and be like, Yo, I can dream. We all have a dream. Whether it’s like, I’m just trying to buy a house, or I’m trying to get a job where I’m comfortable.”

Such a fun virtual event, with new trailer sneak peek and Q + A with @Lin_Manuel @jonmchu @ARamosofficial @MelissaBarreraM + more for @wbpictures @intheheights new film premiering June 18. #InTheHeightsMovie pic.twitter.com/9Rqy8sMmEt

— Nikki Fowler (@NikkiFowler28) March 13, 2021

“I’ve never seen anything where there’s 75 Latinos in the middle of the street dancing and singing about pride and where they come from,” Ramos continued during the virtual press event. “I get emotional when I’m thinking about this movie and what it means to me and the culture,” especially one that continues to be significantly underrepresented in Hollywood films.

The hydrants are open(ing). This summer, we’ll be back to dancing in the street together with #InTheHeightsMovie. In theaters & streaming exclusively on @HBOMax* June 18.
*Available on @HBOMax in the US only, for 31 days, at no extra cost to subscribers. pic.twitter.com/CNsAyjmu5Z

— In The Heights Movie (@intheheights) March 15, 2021

When asked about her role as Abuela Claudia, the mother of the whole community who is the matriarch along with her theme, “Paciencia y Fe,” Olga Merediz stated, “It means patience and faith; it’s basically a prayer. It’s Abuela Claudia’s motto; it’s her mantra. Her mother passed it on to her, and she’s passing it on to this beautiful community that she loves, and that’s what matriarchs do. Not only are they caring, and they also pass on their wisdom. She is very wise, and in this community, they love each other, and they know how to party and have a good time.”

Olga continued, “Like Anthony [Ramos] says, they have obstacles. They have struggles, but with patience and faith, if they can get through, we can do this. We will survive. We will get through the day. You know, it’s something to give you strength and gives you hope. Believe me, during this pandemic, the song of patience and faith that Lin-Manuel beautifully wrote is in my mind because there wasn’t much to hold on to, and this is something; it’s almost like we’re going to get through the day. Don’t worry. Don’t worry. It’s going to be OK.”

In the Heights is slated to premiere on June 18, 2021, in theaters and on HBO Max; the film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. It will be available on HBO Max for 31 days from the theatrical release.

Check out the new posters released on Saturday, March 13, before the virtual press event below, to feel the magic about to happen this summer.