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Wicked Director on Two Movies, Making 'Defying Gravity' Longer and More

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Wicked director Jon M. Chu dishes on adapting the beloved Broadway musical for the big screen, teasing longer 'Defying Gravity' and more insider intel.
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  • Chu, a longtime 'Wicked' fan, plans to pay homage to original Broadway stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth in the film adaptation.
  • The director promises to make the iconic song 'Defying Gravity' even more epic, giving fans a fresh take on the beloved showstopper.
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Jon M. Chu, Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Wicked, Wicked
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