May 10, 2024 · This weekend, “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo will receive the Gold Ally honor at the Gold House Gold Gala, and filmmaker Jon M. Chu will present the award to her. Ahead of the Gala, Chu...

Jan 24, 2025 · Cynthia Erivo Says ‘I Don’t Know’ How ‘Wicked’ Earns 10 Oscar Noms but Jon M. Chu Gets Snubbed for Best Director: ‘We Have Another Film Coming’

Jan 1, 2025 · EXCLUSIVE: Jon M. Chu learned to use his power in the right way — just as Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba does in Wicked.

Jan 3, 2025 · 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo, director Jon M. Chu and craft team breakdown how they brought the musical's most iconic song, Defying Gravity, to life.

May 13, 2024 · Jon M. Chu, director of the upcoming, two-part film adaptation of Broadway’s Wicked, recalled being denied entry when visiting the studio lots early in his career. “The guards would stop me...

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 Ariana Grande as Glinda,...

Jan 31, 2025 · Jon M. Chu prepares for a scene with co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Interview. January 31, 2025. Director Spotlight | Jon M. Chu "The Wizard of Oz is one of the most American fairy tales," says the Wicked director. Derek Stettler. ... Jon M. Chu: I grew up watching them. Music was a part of my life — [I played] piano, drums ...

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 and Ariana Grande....

Dec 11, 2024 · ‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo has talked about the Universal Jon M. Chu pic and rumors her and Ariana Grande will move to Broadway.

Nov 4, 2024 · Wicked director Jon M. Chu revealed in a recent interview with SFX Magazine that before Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were cast in the lead roles for the upcoming long-awaited film adaptation...