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

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’ 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 Woman In Me.” During a red carpet appearance at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday,
Wicked: For Good Director Jon M. Chu Explains Reason for Sequel’s Title
For Good. Director Jon M. Chu believes changing the title to reflect a phrase in the script was the right decision. “Who wants a movie called Wicked: Part Two?” Chu said at the National Board of Review Awards.
Jon M. Chu defends 'Wicked' visuals amid backlighting criticism: 'I think the movie is absolutely gorgeous'
"Wicked" has received some criticism for its use of backlighting. Director Jon M. Chu defended it and said he thinks the film is "gorgeous."
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Defends ‘For Good’ Sequel Title: ‘Who Wants a Movie Called “Wicked: Part Two”?’
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.”
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.
Director Jon M. Chu says Britney Spears will be 'very involved' in biopic: 'I want to do her justice'
Director Jon M. Chu says Britney Spears will be 'very involved' in his cinematic adaptation of the iconic pop star's memoir, ...
Jon M. Chu Explains Why Crazy Rich Asians Is The Best Plane Movie
The In the Heights director shared this seniment as he hilariously noted that Powell and his movies may be edging in on the ...
Jon M. Chu Shares Britney Spears Biopic Update: "She's Going To Be Very Involved"
Jon M. Chu is set to direct the Britney Spears biopic based on her 2023 memoir The Woman In Me. At the Golden Globes, the ...
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‘Was It Enormous Pressure?’: Jon M. Chu and Shawn Levy Bond Over Beating Expectation With ‘Wicked’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
Jon M. Chu has photographic evidence. Before he directed “Wicked,” the hit adaptation of the Broadway musical about a pair of witchy BFFs, Chu was an extra on “The Secret World of Alex Mack.” ...
'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu wants Britney Spears to be 'very involved' in upcoming biopic
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu said he wants Britney Spears to be "very involved" in the production of her biopic. "I want to do her justice," he added.
Breaking Down “Defying Gravity”: ‘Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu & Crafts Team On Stunts, Singing Live & Finding Elphaba’s Iconic Note
Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo, director Jon M. Chu and craft team breakdown how they brought the musical's most iconic song, ...
DGA Awards Nominees: James Mangold and Edward Berger In, Denis Villeneuve and Jon M. Chu Snubbed
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has revealed its nominees for the upcoming 2025 awards, and it’s a high-stakes Oscar ...
Archaeologists determine 2,200-year-old tomb belonged to King Kaolie of Chu state
After completing fieldwork at the Wuwangdun No.1 tomb site in Huai'nan, East China's Anhui Province, archaeologists have ...