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How old the stars of the 'Dear Evan Hansen' movie are compared to their characters

Talia LakritzMay 20, 2021, 23:22 IST

Ben Platt in "Dear Evan Hansen" (left) and in real life.Universal Pictures, Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

The movie adaptation of "Dear Evan Hansen" will be released on September 24.
Ben Platt, 27, is reprising the lead role of 17-year-old high school student Evan Hansen.
At 22 years old, Amandla Stenberg is the youngest member of the principal cast.

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Ben Platt plays Evan Hansen, the 17-year-old protagonist with social anxiety whose lies eventually catch up with him.

Ben Platt as Evan Hansen. Universal Pictures

At 27 years old, Platt is a decade older than his character.

Ben Platt. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

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Colton Ryan plays Connor Murphy, a troubled 17-year-old who steals Evan's letter to himself before dying by suicide.

Colton Ryan as Connor Murphy. Universal Pictures

Ryan, who was an understudy during the original Broadway production, is 25 years old.

Colton Ryan. Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

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Kaitlyn Dever plays Zoe, Connor's 16-year-old sister and Evan's love interest.

Kaitlyn Dever as Zoe Murphy. Universal Pictures

Dever is 24 years old.

Kaitlyn Dever. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

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Nik Dodani plays Jared Kalwani, Evan's acquaintance who helps him fabricate emails to prove that he and Connor were friends.

Nik Dodani as Jared Kalwani. Universal Pictures

Dodani, who is 26 years old, is a stand-up comedian as well as an actor.

Nik Dodani. Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images

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Amandla Stenberg's character, 17-year-old Alana Beck, is Evan's high-achieving classmate.

Amandla Stenberg as Alana Beck. Universal Pictures

At 22 years old, Stenberg is the youngest member of the principal cast.

Amandla Stenberg. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Netflix

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