Movie START adfah M E R R I L Y W E R O L L A L O N G 2 0 2 6 M E R R I L Y W E R O L L A L O N G 2 0 2 6 MUSICAL Experience Broadway magic on screen with Radcliffe, Groff, and Mendez in the unforgettable ‘Old Friends’ scene... Experience Broadway magic on screen with Radcliffe, Groff, and Mendez in the unforgettable ‘Old Friends’ scene... Franklin Shepard – Played by Jonathan Groff Franklin is a talented composer whose ambition and career choices create both opportunities and regrets. Groff brings charm, vulnerability, and depth to the role, making Franklin’s emotional journey relatable. Charley Kringas – Played by Daniel Radcliffe Charley is Franklin’s loyal friend and collaborator. He faces moral challenges while supporting his friends. Radcliffe balances humor and sincerity, delivering a performance that highlights Charley’s integrity and heart. Mary Flynn – Played by Lindsay Mendez Mary is a writer and close friend of Franklin and Charley. She struggles with love, career ambitions, and personal growth. Mendez brings warmth and emotional depth, capturing Mary’s hopes and heartbreak. Franklin Shepard – Played by Jonathan Groff Franklin is a talented composer whose ambition and career choices create both opportunities and regrets. Groff brings charm, vulnerability, and depth to the role, making Franklin’s emotional journey relatable. Charley Kringas – Played by Daniel Radcliffe Charley is Franklin’s loyal friend and collaborator. He faces moral challenges while supporting his friends. Radcliffe balances humor and sincerity, delivering a performance that highlights Charley’s integrity and heart. Mary Flynn – Played by Lindsay Mendez Mary is a writer and close friend of Franklin and Charley. She struggles with love, career ambitions, and personal growth. Mendez brings warmth and emotional depth, capturing Mary’s hopes and heartbreak. C h a r a c t e r s a n d C a s t – M e r r i l y We Ro l l A l o n g 2 0 2 6 C h a r a c t e r s a n d C a s t – M e r r i l y We Ro l l A l o n g 2 0 2 6 Merrily We Roll Along tells the story of three friends—Franklin Shepard, Charley Kringas, and Mary Flynn—and how their lives, dreams, and relationships evolve over time. Unlike most musicals, the story moves backward in time, starting with the characters as adults and slowly revealing their past. Franklin is a talented composer who has achieved fame, but his ambition comes at the cost of friendships and personal happiness. Charley, his loyal friend, struggles to balance integrity with supporting Franklin’s career. Mary, a writer and their close friend, navigates love, disappointment, and the pursuit of her dreams. As the story rewinds, audiences see moments of joy, hope, and camaraderie that once defined their friendship. Childhood laughter, shared ambitions, and youthful optimism contrast sharply with the regrets of adulthood. Every choice they made along the way shapes who they become, and every scene reveals why their bonds were tested by time and ambition. Through music, dialogue, and emotion, the musical explores themes of friendship, dreams, choices, and regret. It reminds viewers that life is shaped by decisions, and that relationships, though fragile, often leave the deepest impact. STORY STORY Enjoy the unforgettable ‘Old Friends’ moment from Merrily We Roll Along on afdah. www.afdah.live