Wicked Director Jon M. Chu Teases That The Film Is More ‘Intimate’ Than Broadway Version; Details Inside

Wicked director spills beans on the film 

1. The upcoming musical featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will make its grand theatrical debut in November. Not only have they been consistently embodying their characters at red carpet events, but most recently at the Olympics, but the director is also sharing behind-the-scenes details to generate excitement!

In an interview with PEOPLE, director Jon M. Chu shared that their film explores the source material more thoroughly. He playfully hinted, “We delved deeply into it.”

He explained, “Both Elphaba (Erivo) and Glinda (Grande) have many hidden wounds. It’s not just in their songs that these actresses portrayed the raw truth between them.”

The director, renowned for his films “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights,” previewed the stage production and commended the composer’s “visionary” and “multi-dimensional” composition. M. Chu distinguished between Broadway and film productions, assuring that viewers would engage in a close-up portrayal of the characters.

“Bringing the camera just two inches away from their face allows us to discern truth from lies, or even self-deception. This close proximity significantly enhances our abilities.”

What is the Wicked movie all about?

1. The narrative centers on Elphaba, a young sorceress known for her unique green complexion that sets her apart. Despite this, she endures ridicule from her fellow students. However, she befriends Glinda, a popular witch at their school. In an unexpected turn of events, the two embark on an extraordinary journey together!

In a virtual gathering organized by The Positions singer, there was a question-and-answer segment involving the film’s director and co-author, Jeremy McCarter. During this event, M. Chu spoke enthusiastically about his relationship with Grande. Before the session started, the singer shared a document containing his questions with M. Chu in advance.

1. “She doesn’t have to do it, but she did for me, which shows how close we are. She earns a significant amount doing this for others, yet she still helped me, and that means a lot,” he said. He also thanked his collaborators, Erivo, Awkwafina, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, stating they had all been incredibly helpful.