Mike Faist is no stranger to musicals.
He originated the role of Connor Murphy in the Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen,” for which he was nominated for a Tony Award for best featured actor in a musical.
He also originated the role of Morris Delancey in Disney’s “Newsies.” He’s been in films like “The Unspeakable Act,” “Wildling,” and “Panic.” And now, he’s taking on the role of Riff in the Steven Spielberg-directed “West Side Story.” Faist is easily a standout in the cast, which is saying something.
He’s working with the original Anita, Rita Moreno, and the film also stars Ansel Elgort,…The post West Side Story Star Mike Faist on Playing Riff & the ‘Jet-Tivities’ Weekend [Interview] appeared first on /Film.
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