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 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.
Jon M. Chu Says Fans Will 'Melt Into the Ground' Over Wicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu shares what audiences can expect with “Wicked: For Good”: “You’re not just going to cry, you’re going to melt into the ground. If you love (Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s) performances in movie one, just wait for what they do in this movie.” pic.twitter.com/dTdAl2Lj6T
'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.
Wicked Director Jon M. Chu Gives Update on Britney Spears Biopic Movie
Jon M. Chu has provided an update regarding the upcoming Britney Spears biopic movie. It was announced in August 2024 that Chu had been tapped to direct a biopic about Britney Spears. The movie will be based on Spears’ 2023 memoir novel,
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 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 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.
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 ...
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 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 ...
Jon M. Chu Says Britney Spears Will Be ‘Very Involved’ in Biopic
Jon M. Chu is assuring fans that Britney Spears will be “very involved” in the adaptation of her bestselling 2023 memoir “The ...
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 ...
‘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 best-selling memoir “The ...
'Wicked': Cynthia Erivo and Jon M. Chu on Crafting Elphaba, the 'Heartbreaking' Party Scene and Subverting Expectations | Visionaries
For over 20 years, "Wicked" has been asking one central question: Are you born wicked, or is wickedness thrust upon you? Jon M. Chu's blockbuster musical movie adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo as ...
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Jon M. Chu and the Yellow Brick Road to the Golden Globes
American director Jon Chu recently won a Golden Globe for Wicked but it’s been a long road for him to get to where he is now.