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George Lucas Called ‘Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu From the Mall Right After Seeing the Film to Share Praise: ‘I Know How Hard It Is to Pull It All Together'
Wicked” director Jon M. Chu recently told CBS Mornings that none other than “Star Wars” director George Lucas cold called him to rave about the blockbuster movie musical. Since debuting in theaters just ahead of Thanksgiving,
Wicked Part 2’s Jon M. Chu Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Teasing The Film, And His Latest Comments Have Me Pumped
The main reason I trust the word of Jon M. Chu is because he has shown that he spared no expense in making Oz a reality. Typically a Hollywood blockbuster with such extravagance a
Wicked Director Jon M. Chu Reveals What George Lucas Feels About His Movie
Jon M. Chu will forever cherish the memory of George Lucas reaching out to him for commending Wicked even when the latter was at the mall.
“Wicked ”Director Jon M. Chu Admits 'Everything Scared' Him About Making the Film, Specifically This One Moment
Several things "haunted" the director while working on the adaptation, but one scene was particularly scary to get right
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”).
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.
George Lucas called Jon M. Chu to immediately after seeing Wicked to praise him for the enchanting adaptation
Jon M. Chu says he got a call from George Lucas to praise his work on Wicked after the Star Wars director saw the film at a local mall. The post George Lucas called Jon M. Chu to immediately after seeing Wicked to praise him for the enchanting adaptation appeared first on JoBlo.
Of Course George Lucas Went to See Wicked at the Mall
F ilmmakers supporting filmmakers! George Lucas reached out to Jon M. Chu to congratulate him on Wicked. “He was still at the mall where he’d just seen the movie. He couldn’
Shawn Levy and Jon M. Chu — Directors on Directors (Full Conversation)
Jon M. Chu has photographic evidence. Before he directed “Wicked,” the hit adaptation of the Broadway musical about a pair of ...
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"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu on casting, movie's impact and part two release
Director Jon M. Chu said there was a need to make "Wicked" now — "that it was speaking to a new voice of a new generation." Before casting Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda ...
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Jon M Chu Brings 'Wicked' to Life with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Director Jon M Chu discusses the making of 'Wicked,' starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The film adaptation of the ...
Jon M. Chu Opens Up About Britney Spears’ Biopic, The Woman In Me
Jon M. Chu, director of Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians, is set to helm a Britney Spears biopic inspired by her memoir The Woman in Me, promising a thoughtful take on her life story.
Jon M. Chu, Denis Villeneuve and Zoë Kravitz Set for Variety’s Directors on Directors: Full Lineup
Variety’s Directors on Directors returns with Jon M. Chu, Denis Villeneuve, Zoë Kravitz, Luca Guadagnino, Sean Baker and ...
‘Wicked’ Streaming Date: Where and When to Watch the 2024 Movie at Home
Most new films arrive on streaming services between 60 and 90 days after theatrical release, but it can be anywhere up to 120 days. Since Wicked premiered in theaters Nov. 22, it will likely make its ...
‘Here’s My Message:’ That Time Lin-Manuel Miranda Called Out Jon M. Chu For Reusing In The Heights Choreography In Wicked
Hey, Jon M. Chu, Lin-Manuel Miranda has a message for you. With both Chu’s film Wicked and Miranda’s Lion King prequel Mufasa ...