Why Did Wicked Director Jon M. Chu Ignored Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Request To Make Cameo In The Musical? ‘Sorry, Lin!’
However, it was discovered that director Jon M. Chu had firm casting decisions. During an interview with Variety, he disclosed that Hamilton actor Lin-Manuel Miranda frequently contacted him, advocating for a particular role. According to Chu, Miranda, whom he collaborated with on the 2021 musical In The Heights, expressed his desire to portray a citizen of Munchkinland.