Jon M. Chu on Making Oz of ‘Wicked’ an Onscreen Reality

Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Claims ‘The Oz’ Comes at Pivotal Shifts Throughout US History
Posted: November 14, 2024 | Last updated: November 15, 2024
'Wicked' Director Jon M. Chu Dishes on Upcoming Britney Spears Biopic
The speculation around Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s relationship has been heating up ever since the Younger star filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, on Oct. 22. Now, confirmation of the alleged affair might have come from the most unlikely source in the most unexpected place. Tasha Lustig, known for her gossip reports …
'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.
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Misses Film’s L.A. Premiere Due to Birth of Fifth Child
In a video message shared at the screening, Chu said: "I've waited for three years to have this moment and share our movie with you, but I've waited my whole life to have this moment, to have our fifth child,
'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.
John M. Chu skips Wicked premiere to be at child's birth
Director John M. Chu had a good reason to miss the premiere of his latest film, Wicked - the birth of his fifth child. The filmmaker was due to be at the Los Angeles premiere on Saturday alongside its stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo,
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.
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.
“Crazy Rich Asians” Director John M. Chu Explains Why Sequel Hasn't Moved Forward Yet: 'The Bar Is High for All of Us'
"There’s a lot of shifting, architecturally, and so it’s not a straight translation," he adds of turning author Kevin Kwan's ...
Wicked Director Jon M Chu Teases His Vision For Britney Spears Biopic; Shares Production Updates: 'She Represents A Generation'
Jon M. Chu, the director of Wicked, Crazy Rich Asians, Step Up 2, and more is going to bring Britney Spears’ story to the big ...
‘Wicked’ Director Nods to Election, Says Film Embodies ‘the American Story’: ‘Forgive Each Other, Give a Little Grace’ | Video
At a screening in Los Angeles for his upcoming adaptation of the Broadway hit “Wicked,” director John M. Chu (“Crazy ...
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John M. Chu spills the tea about Britney Spears' biopic: Watch
John M. Chu has recently spilled the tea about highly-anticipated Britney Spears biopic.In an exclusive interview with E!
‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Shares The Story Behind The Film’s Iconic Looks
Creating over 1000 costumes for the new film Wicked was no small feat for design veteran Paul Tazewell. He offers a ...
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Who Is Jon M. Chu’s Wife? Kristin Hodge’s Job & Kids
Chu’s wife? Kristin Hodge, Chu’s spouse and the mother of his five children has captured fans’ attention as interest ...