Daveed Diggs to star in new Lionsgate movie

Well "Hamilton" star Daveed Digs found his next role. According to the July 15 report from The Hollywood Reporter, yesterday had been his last day on the Broadway musical and now he will be starring with Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay in the new movie "Wonder."

Daveed Diggs will be playing Tremblay's teacher in "Wonder."  It's based off of the young adult novel by R.J. Palacio. Stephen Chbosky will be directing the movie. The script is written by Jack Thorne and Steve Conrad. Owen Wilson and Noah Jupe will also be in the movie.

Diggs in "Hamilton,"  played both Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette. He had recently won a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. So will you be watching this new movie? Have you read the book? Share your thoughts in the comments! 

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