Jon M Chu reveals how far he pushed Ariana Grande to earn …
Dec 5, 2024 · Jon M Chu has detailed the rigorous audition process he put Ariana Grande through before offering her a role in Wicked. The 31-year-old pop star plays Glinda the Good …
"Then It's About Ariana Grande": How Wicked's Glinda Proved …
4 days ago · Grande is the arguable MVP of Wicked’s cast, but there were concerns during the casting process that it would be difficult to separate the character from Grande’s existing …
Why 'Wicked' and Jon M. Chu embraced the musical | AP News
Nov 21, 2024 · Director Jon M. Chu talks about “shooting the moon,” casting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and why he grew nine million tulips and recreated elements of Oz in minute …
Jon M. Chu on Casting Ariana Grande in 'Wicked': 'It Was
Nov 22, 2024 · Jon M. Chu remembers Ariana Grande's 'Wicked' auditions and explains his plans for the musical, including 'Dancing Through Life' number. Interview
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu on casting, movie's impact and part …
Dec 3, 2024 · Director Jon M. Chu said there was a need to make "Wicked" now — "that it was speaking to a new voice of a new generation." Before casting Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and …
How Jon M. Chu Broke the Wicked Curse
Nov 27, 2024 · Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in “Wicked” (Universal Pictures) Chu quickly identified hang-ups that maybe fumbled previous versions of the project.
Jon M. Chu: Wicked interview on awards, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande ...
Jan 22, 2025 · Universal Pictures’ film adaptation of the popular Broadway stage musical has absolutely dominated the cultural zeitgeist, thanks in no small part to actresses Cynthia Erivo …
The Wickedly magical world of Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande and …
Dec 2, 2024 · Based on the 2023 stage musical of the same name which was based on the Gregory Maguire 1995 novel, "Wicked" stars the talented actresses-singers Cynthia Erivo as …
Exclusive: Wicked director Jon M. Chu lifts lid on cast's off-screen ...
Nov 25, 2024 · Leading ladies Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – aka Elphaba and Glinda – have made no secret of their love of the film's touching story, which Jon says is "timeless" and …
How director Jon M. Chu made 'Wicked' with Ariana Grande and …
Nov 22, 2024 · Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey join Jon M. Chu in laying out how the filmmaker was able to bring the story of 'Wicked' to life in film.