Jon M. Chu really did not want to call his next movie Wicked

Wicked’s Jonathan Bailey Teases ‘Tonal Shift’ Of The Second Movie
Rather than an offbeat musical, Wicked is a global sensation that folks know backwards and forwards. The time jump complicates all the character's relationships, and they go from students to adults. And for Elphaba, that usually means years of flying around Oz saving animals from The Wizard.
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Defends ‘For Good’ Sequel Title: ‘Who Wants a Movie Called “Wicked: Part Two”?’
“ Wicked: Part Two’s” official title, “Wicked: For Good,” prompted some mixed reactions online when it was first revealed in December. Director Jon M. Chu, however, believes the title of the second installment has certainly been changed for the better.
‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu hopes we can all channel a bit more Elphaba
Contemplating making "Wicked" amid the pandemic, director Jon M. Chu found powerful meaning in Elphaba’s words: “Something has changed within me, something's not the same.”
Jon M. Chu really did not want to call his next movie Wicked: Part Two
For a guy who’s spent the last several years of his life taking a well-known pop culture artifact and breaking it into two distinct parts, Jon M. Chu sure does have a lot of contempt for calling films “Part Two.
Wicked: For Good director Jon M Chu defends new name for sequel
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Jon M. Chu on Being 'Harrassed' to Release Shirtless Jonathan Bailey Scene in Wicked
Jon M. Chu chats with ET's Rachel Smith at the 2025 National Board of Review Gala in New York City, where he reflects on his recent Golden Globes win and gives fans a glimpse of what’s ahead for 'Wicked: For Good.

Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Wants Marvel to Cast Her

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, SAG nomination analysis, and more in EW's “The Awardist” digital magazine
The actress shares which scene emotionally wrecked her, which moments were improvised, when she found her singing voice, and ...
‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu says Britney Spears will be ‘very involved’ in upcoming biopic
Britney Spears is going to be “very involved” in the upcoming biopic based on the former pop star’s bestselling memoir “The ...
‘Wicked’ is now streaming online, here is where to watch it
The box office hit "Wicked" is now available to stream online for those looking to relive the magic or see it for the first ...
NBR Awards: Ryan Reynolds Honors ‘Wicked,’ Jokingly Takes Aim at “Too Perfect” Jonathan Bailey
Praising the National Board of Review's pick for the best film of 2024, the actor made his first public appearance since wife ...
‘The Substance,' ‘Conclave' and ‘Wicked' Lead Art Directors Guild Nominations
The Substance,” “Conclave” and “Wicked” are among the films nominated by the Art Directors Guild (IATSE Local 800) for its ...
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Ariana Grande moved to tears by Ryan Reynolds' glowing praise of 'Wicked'
Ariana Grande, pop queen who recently nailed her role in Box Office hit Wicked, had a heartwarming moment with Ryan Reynolds ...
‘Wicked’ at the Golden Globes: From That “Holding Space” Meme to Michelle Yeoh “Serving Mother”
The Jon M. Chu film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande only won one award but it was at the center of fun moments ...
Ryan Reynolds Shares Full-Circle Moment Seeing “Wicked” After Watching “The Wizard of Oz” with Daughter James in the Same Theater
The actor shares his four kids with wife Blake Lively Ryan Reynolds had a full-circle moment when he saw Wicked with his ...