Jon M. Chu, Wicked

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Says Viewers Should Ask Theaters to Increase Movie’s Volume
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in Universal's highly anticipated adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical.
Why Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked’ Feels More Relevant Than Ever
Chu told HuffPost’s Ellen Lee how “Wicked” transcends its magic, challenges the status quo and echoes his pursuit of the American dream beyond the “yellow brick road.”
The Deseret News spoke with ‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu. Here’s what he told us
The Deseret News spoke with Chu Friday and asked him about his process, including how he cast beloved characters and why he split “Wicked” into two parts. Here is what he told us. This discussion has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on Those Surprise Cameos: “We Had One Day to Do It”
“There was no world where we wouldn’t invite them to come be a part of this,” director Jon M. Chu tells The Hollywood Reporter. “The question for us was, how, and how much are they willing to do in it, and how much can the story itself handle it? Because they’re such iconic people and especially to these roles.”
"Wicked" Director Jon M. Chu Responded To Critiques That The Movie Looks "Desaturated"
Jon M. Chu defended the color grading in the new Wicked movie.
Jon M. Chu Waited 20 Years for the Chance to Direct ‘Wicked’
He never doubted it would work as a movie. He just hoped he would be the one to film it: “I have my own experiences with being green.”
Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked: Part Two’ Has Some ‘Interaction’ with Dorothy
As reported last year, Wicked: Part Two will also feature two new songs, both composed by Stephen Schwartz, the mastermind behind the original musical. Chu reiterated this news in a recent interview with Games Radar, saying, “We get maybe a new song—or two. We get more into the meat, and the best is yet to come with these characters.”
Jon M. Chu’s Key to Cracking ‘Wicked’? Starting at the End
Jon M. Chu remembers Ariana Grande's 'Wicked' auditions and explains his plans for the musical, including 'Dancing Through Life' number. Interview
Jon M. Chu talks directing ‘Wicked,’ fatherhood, Palo Alto roots
For that reason, it’s a bit of a mind blower for Chu, who also helmed two “Step Up” dance movies, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” “Jem and the Holograms” and more, that he’s the one directing the film version some 20 years after seeing the musical with the fam. “It feels like destiny,” he says.
Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Color Grading Aims To Paint “A Real Place” To “Immerse” Viewers Into Oz: “It’s Not Plastic”
Wicked' director Jon M. Chu explained his approach to the sweeping musical's color grading, saying it's meant to showcase a ...
Jon M. Chu Embraced the Politics of ‘Wicked’ and Audiences Seeing It Through a Post-Election Lens
While he was a guest on an upcoming episode of IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit podcast, “ Wicked ” director Jon M. Chu ...
Exclusive: Wicked director Jon M Chu lifts lid on cast's off-screen bonds and reveals how 'real Glinda' Ariana Grande surprised him
Wicked director Jon M Chu sat down with HELLO! ahead of the film's hotly-anticipated release, opening up about the cast's off ...
'Wicked' Director Defends the Look and Color of the Film: Wanted to 'Feel the Wear and Tear'
Fans didn't have many complaints about the film adaptation of "Wicked," as evidenced by its strong opening weekend box office and currently 97% fresh audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but one at ...