Jon M. Chu really did not want to call his next movie Wicked

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,
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’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.
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 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 ...
DGA Awards Nominees: James Mangold and Edward Berger In, Denis Villeneuve and Jon M. Chu Snubbed
The DGA Awards nominations for 2025 have been announced including James Mangold, Edward Berger, Sean Baker, Jacques Audiard ...
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 He Wants Britney Spears Biopic to ‘Tell Her Story Right'
Jon M. Chu wants to make Britney Spears proud with the upcoming biopic about her life. On the Golden Globes red carpet Sunday ...
'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 ...
'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.