This article explores the long and winding journey of the highly anticipated film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical, 'Wicked'. It delves into the origins of the story, its successful run on stage, and the various hurdles faced during the film development process.
There are few stories more iconic than The Wizard of Oz. Based on L. Frank Baum’s novel, the 1939 classic film became one of most iconic pieces of cinematic history. While there have been various attempts to reboot and retell the story over the years, only one property has come close to capturing the same magic and success: Wicked . The upcoming film is based on the smash hit 2003 Broadway musical, itself adapted from Gregory Maguire’s bestseller.
Related 'The Wizard of Oz' vs. 'Wicked': Travelling Down Two Different Yellow Brick Roads Before Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s movie this November, let’s see how ‘Wicked’ is actually connected to ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ Jon M. Chu Helped Reshape ‘Wicked’ Close After so many delays and changes, Wicked finally found its official leader in director Jon M. Chu. Known for his imaginative and strategic spectacles, Chu boarded Wicked in February 2021.Despite the film already tapping some immense talent, Chu really seemed to be a change “for good” for the production. As stated by Chu in a featurette for Universal, Wicked had been a dream project for the director for some time.
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