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‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu On Finding His Elphaba And Glinda
The celebrated filmmaker discusses his creative process with the larger-than-life "Wicked" production and the journey to find its stars in Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu hints at possibility of ‘G.I. Joe’ return
Director Jon M. Chu has left the door open for a potential return to the “G.I. Joe” movie franchise. Chu, who is currently focused on the upcoming “Wicked” films, teased the possibility of revisiting the world of G.
Bay Area director Jon M. Chu misses ‘Wicked’ premiere for birth of 5th child
Chu, best known for his 2018 box-office hit and cultural phenomenon “Crazy Rich Asians,” was born in Palo Alto and raised in Los Altos, where he attended Pinewood School from kindergarten through 12th grade. His parents, Ruth and Lawrence, still own Los Altos restaurant Chef Chu’s.
'Wicked' director Jon Chu says all the Oz works have come at big historical shifts
Wicked” director Jon M. Chu reflected on how the feature film might have greater meaning in the wake of the election.
Jon M. Chu on Making the Oz of ‘Wicked' an Onscreen Reality: ‘We Had to Actually Build Cultures'
At a post-screening chat, director Chu and the cast discussed making the enduring myth of Oz real: "[We] wanted the ground to be dirty; we wanted to have dust and scratches."
Video: Jon M. Chu Shares Vision for WICKED on THE TODAY SHOW
As part of 'Wicked Week' on TODAY, Wicked director Jon M. Chu visited the morning show to share his vision for the highly-anticipated film adaptation of the musical hit. Watch the interview now!
Jon M. Chu talks missing ‘Wicked’ premiere for birth of his child
Director Jon M. Chu stops by TODAY to discuss his upcoming musical film and national sensation, “Wicked” and shares how he welcomed his baby girl on the movie’s premiere day. Chu also reveals he discovered the story of “Wicked” before it became a Broadway hit.
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Director Jon M. Chu joins ‘Wicked’ premiere from hospital as wife gives birth to daughter
Director Jon M. Chu is now a proud father of five! Chu and his wife, Kristin Hodge, expanded their family by one more, welcoming their daughter on Nov. 9. His daughter's birth coincided with ...
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‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Misses Film’s L.A. Premiere Due to Birth of Fifth Child
WICKED SURPRISE: director Jon M Chu makes a late late appearance at the premiere of his movie after missing the screening due to the birth of his 5th child. Cynthia Erivo rushed to congratulate ...
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Director Jon M. Chu missed ‘Wicked’ premiere to welcome fifth child
“Wicked” director Jon M. Chu couldn’t attend the film’s premiere in Los Angeles, and the reason is quite “wonderful.” Chu shared on his Instagram Stories that he and his wife Kristin ...
Jon M. Chu wants to tell Britney Spears's story 'properly' with biopic
In August, it was announced the director was attached to helm an adaptation of the pop star's autobiography, The Woman in Me.
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Wicked’s Director Jon M. Chu Missed The Movie’s Premiere To Welcome A Baby Girl, But His Funny Take On The Timing Mishap Was The Best
Here’s how it works. In a series of heartfelt and candid Instagram stories, Jon M. Chu explained why he wouldn't attend the highly anticipated premiere. Overlaying an image of a beaded bracelet ...
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‘Wicked' director Jon M. Chu joins premiere from hospital as wife gives birth
But, just because he wasn't there physically at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, doesn't mean Chu didn't pop into the Land of ...