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: 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.
‘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’ 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: For Good director Jon M Chu defends new name for sequel
For Good' was "always" the right name for his sequel. The 45-year-old director has opened about his decision to give 'Wicked: Part Two' a different name, which directly references the Broadway musical's penultimate song.
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’s' director Jon M. Chu explains reason of choosing sequel title
Wicked’s director, Jon M. Chu, recently spoke about the movie’s sequel title and explained why he opted for a unique title. After the release of the second film’s official
‘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 ...
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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.
Jon M. Chu, Denis Villeneuve, and Luca Guadagnino shut out of DGA nominations
Joining Chu in witchy exile are Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part Two), Luca Guadagnino (Challengers and Queer), and Carolie ...
'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 ...
‘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 ...