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Jon M. Chu is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who is directing Wicked: Part I[1] and Wicked: Part II.[2]
Biography[]
On February 2, 2021, it was announced that Chu would would serve as the director for the film based on musical.[3] After the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, filming for Part I resumed on January 24, 2024 and concluded on January 26, with Chu then revealing that the vocals of the actors during the musical numbers were recorded live on set.[4] On April 16, 2023 director Chu unveiled a first look at Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland.[5] Part of the film's marketing campaign included a visit to CinemaCon on April 10, 2024 to present new footage, which marked the first time the cast and crew appeared together in public to promote the film. [6]
References[]
- ↑ About Wicked Part: One - WGA
- ↑ ‘Wicked Part Two’ From Universal And Jon M. Chu Moves Up A Month To Thanksgiving 2025 - Deadline
- ↑ ‘Wicked’: Jon M. Chu Tapped To Direct Universal’s Film Adaptation - Deadline
- ↑ Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Film Will Feature Live Vocals From Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo - Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ ‘Wicked’ Movie Musical: Director Jon M. Chu Shares First Look At Ariana Grande’s Glinda & Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba - Deadline
- ↑ Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Light Up CinemaCon With ‘Wicked’ as Director Jon M. Chu Fights Back Tears: ‘We Dreamed Very Big’ - Variety