Hamilton Heading to ‘Drunk History’

Hamilton fans get excited as the Drunk History episode you’ve been waiting for is getting closer!

EW released the first look at the episode, which will be narrated by Broadway’s Hamilton himself, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Alia Shawkat is set to play the role of Alexander Hamilton while Aubrey Plaza will be playing Aaron Burr. Joining the gender-swapped politicians will be Veep‘s Tony Hale, who will be playing James Monroe for the episode. Check out the first look at Shawkat and Plaza’s Hamilton and Burr…sir.

The episode is set to air November 29 on Comedy Central.

While EW released the first look, Miranda shared some fun facts about the day he filmed his narration for the Drunk History episode. Check out the tweets below.

1) I realize the @drunkhistory announcement happened when I was on vacation, so I’ll tell you some things about that!

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) August 12, 2016

2) We filmed my segment @drunkhistory on Superbowl Sunday. I did not see the Superbowl this year.

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) August 12, 2016

3) I drank 3/4 of a bottle of honey whiskey as I narrated.
(along w A LOT of water.)
DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) August 12, 2016

4) I woke up and a LOT of people I know (Groff, @questlove, @ChrisisSingin) texted,”Do you remember FACETIMING me last night?”
I did not.

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) August 12, 2016

5) So I’m just as curious as you are as to what I said. And the casting is AMAZING. I guess we’ll see this fall. @drunkhistory.

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) August 12, 2016

6) I think that’s it. My drunken historical ramblings will be your entertainment at last. Love you. Bye.

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) August 12, 2016

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