Broadway Adaptation Of Nathan Fillion Movie With 89% Rotten Tomatoes Score Coming To Max

The Broadway adaptation of a beloved Nathan Fillion movie is coming to streaming next month. Fillion is best known for his breakout role as the roguish Captain Malcolm Reynolds in the cult-favorite sci-fi series Firefly. From his long-running turn as Richard Castle in the beloved crime dramedy Castle to his award-winning turn in the soap opera One Life to Live, Fillion has been a charismatic and engaging presence on television for 20-some years. However, his career spans television and film, including even voice work for animated series and video games (Halo 3), solidifying his status as a pop culture mainstay.

Broadway musicals have long formed the basis for successful movie adaptations, with the latest, Jon M. Chu’s Wicked, becoming a cultural phenomenon. However, when a musical hits the big screen, it is often a traditional movie; it is rarer for an actual Broadway production to be filmed in its entirety and distributed to wider audiences. The most recent high-profile example of this was Hamilton back in 2020, which was released to Disney+ amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Waitress: The Musical Is Coming To Max In February

Broadway’s Sweetest Hit Finds Its Streaming Home


Chris Diamantopoulos as Dr. Pomatter and Sara Bareilles as Jenna in Waitress.

One of Fillion’s standout performances came in the 2007 comedy-drama Waitress. Written and directed by the late Adrienne Shelly, the film follows the story of Jenna (Keri Russell), a talented pie maker trapped in an unhappy marriage, who finds solace through baking and an unexpected romance. Fillion portrayed Dr. Jim Pomatter, Jenna’s awkward yet affable love interest. With an impressive 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Waitress became a darling among critics and audience members alike and was later adapted into a Broadway musical.

Waitress: The Musical is heading to Max on February 14. The musical, which made its debut in 2015, features Sara Bareilles, who also composed the music and lyrics. Bareilles stars as Jenna, while Drew Gehling plays Fillion’s character. The musical was adapted for the stage by Jessie Nelson and directed by Diane Paulus, with Bareilles’ score earning both Tony and Grammy nominations. The ensemble cast also includes Charity Angél Dawson, Caitlin Houlahan, and Christopher Fitzgerald. Adrienne Shelly’s original film that inspired the Broadway production will also be available on Max starting February 1.

Our Take On Waitress: The Musical Heading To Max

A Valentine’s Day Gift For Musical Fans


three women blowing sugar into the air in Waitress The Musical

With the movie and the musical coming to Max, viewers have the perfect opportunity to experience this endearing tale of love and farewells in two distinct yet equally captivating mediums. With a sincere exploration of one woman’s journey to self-discovery, Waitress is a story that continues to inspire and uplift. For a Valentine’s Day filled with music, heart, and the sweetness of a well-baked pie, Waitress: The Musical is the perfect streaming choice.

Source: Max

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