Wicked's Director Defends Stepping Away From 'Glorious Technicolor' Look On The Big Screen: 'I Want To Feel The Dirt'

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• Chu wanted to move away from the 'glorious technicolor' look, instead opting for a more down-to-earth aesthetic to 'feel the dirt' on the big screen.
• The director's decision to shift the color grading has drawn some criticism, but he stands by his creative vision to deliver a more immersive, reality-based adaptation of the beloved musical.