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Shiz University: How 'Wicked's Epic Oz School Was Built

Variety
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Legendary production designer Nathan Crowley brings the iconic Wicked universe to life on the big screen, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
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  • Director Jon M. Chu tapped Crowley to build the fantastical world of Oz from the ground up for the Wicked film adaptation, a longtime passion project for the acclaimed designer.
  • Crowley drew inspiration from the Broadway musical's iconic aesthetic while expanding the world with massive new set pieces like a massive, multi-level Shiz University campus.
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Nathan Crowley, Jon M. Chu, Shiz University, Wicked
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