A source close to production confirms the rumors to The Hollywood Reporter, with Muscato, fresh off his starring role as The Emcee in 'Cabaret,' eyed once again to play Dexter.
, and theater hotshot Jamie Muscato is in advanced talks to reprise his role as Dexter, a source close to production tellsThe stage adaptation of David Nicholls’ beloved 2009 novel opened at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre in March this year, withat the Kit Kat Club, is again being eyed for Dexter in the West End performance.
The musical follows the enduring bond between Dex and Emma, from their first meeting on July 15, 1988 — St Swithin’s Day — through life-changing moments that unfold on the same date each year. The musical is adapted for the stage by David Greig, with songs by Abner and Amanda Ramirez of Johnnyswim and additional music by Freya Catrin Smith. The production is directed by Max Webster (, alongside Frances Mayli McCann, Corbin Bleu, and Amber Davies.
Nicholls’ book has sold over six million copies worldwide and been translated into over 40 different languages. Previous adaptations ofinclude the hit Netflix series with Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod, skyrocketing the pair to global fame, as well as the 2011 film with Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, which accrued nearly $60 million at the box office. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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