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Please Don’t Spoil ‘Wicked: Part 2’

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Steven Zeitchik
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Industry insiders urge moviegoers to zip it on spoiling the endings of highly anticipated films, especially 'Wicked: Part 2', as the joy of surprise is a dwindling rarity in today's overshared world.
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  • Director Jon M. Chu is pleading with fans not to ruin the twists and turns of 'Wicked: Part 2', as the franchise's loyal fanbase is growing increasingly anxious about the film's big secrets leaking online.
  • Despite the fact that the original 'Wicked' musical debuted over 20 years ago, and the novel it's based on is nearly 30 years old, the filmmakers argue that the cinematic adaptation deserves the same level of spoiler protection as any new release.
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jon M Chu, Los Angeles Times, 'Wicked: Part 2', Citizen Kane, The Sixth Sense, Conclave, The Wild Robot, A Complete Unknown, Dune, Dune: Part Two, September 5
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