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"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu on casting, movie's impact and part two release
Jon M. Chu, the director of the movie "Wicked," spoke with "CBS Mornings" about working with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, along with the connection fans have with the film.
Jon M. Chu believes ‘the time is right’ for ‘Wicked’
Wicked” is all the rage these days, the director of the movie adaptation sounds like he couldn’t be more pleased with the timing of it all.
Jon M. Chu Says There'll Be New Songs in Wicked Part Two
However, in Wicked: Part Two "We have two new songs," says Chu, "that I can't talk about yet, but they're very very fantastic." What those songs will be and where they'll be placed are yet to be revealed, but Wicked: Part Two is due to hit theaters on November 21, 2025, so it will likely be a while before we hear any more about them.
How Jon M. Chu Broke the ‘Wicked’ Curse
Universal acquired the rights to “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by American novelist Gregory Maguire shortly after it was published in 1995. And in 2003 they opened the Broadway musical, eventually becoming the second most successful Broadway music ever (after Disney’s “The Lion King”).
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Says Viewers Should Ask Theaters to Increase Movie’s Volume
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in Universal's highly anticipated adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical.
Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Color Grading Aims To Paint “A Real Place” To “Immerse” Viewers Into Oz: “It’s Not Plastic”
Wicked' director Jon M. Chu explained his approach to the sweeping musical's color grading, saying it's meant to showcase a 'real place.'
Jon M. Chu’s Key to Cracking ‘Wicked’? Starting at the End
Jon M. Chu remembers Ariana Grande's 'Wicked' auditions and explains his plans for the musical, including 'Dancing Through Life' number. Interview
Why Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked’ Feels More Relevant Than Ever
Chu told HuffPost’s Ellen Lee how “Wicked” transcends its magic, challenges the status quo and echoes his pursuit of the American dream beyond the “yellow brick road.”
Jon M. Chu on Creating ‘Wicked,' Casting Ariana Grande as Glinda & More | THR Video
Jon M. Chu sat down with The Hollywood Reporter and walks us through his journey as a director. From creating Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Crazy Rich Asians, Wicked and many more, he tells THR the advice from his mom that changed his life about filmmaking,
Jon M. Chu on bringing "Wicked" from Broadway to the big screen
Jon M. Chu, the director behind the smash-hit "Wicked," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how he turned the beloved Broadway musical into a record-breaking blockbuster that has earned over $360 million worldwide.
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Wicked: Part One theory completely changes what we know about Part Two
Warning: Massive spoilers for the Wicked stage show and Wicked: Part One ahead Cynthia Erivo is hopping on her broomstick, ...
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When others ran from the musical, Jon M. Chu and 'Wicked' embraced it
NEW YORK — “Musical” has been a dirty word lately in Hollywood marketing, but “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu isn’t having ...
Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth Weren’t the Only Great Cameos in ‘Wicked’
Despite the success Chenoweth and Menzel have had since their Wicked days, millions still fondly remember the actresses for ...