Jon M. Chu On ‘Wicked’ Success, Plans For Part 2, Future Film Projects From Play-Doh To Britney Spears & The Movie Musical Remake That Went Bye-Bye – Behind The Lens

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Acclaimed director Jon M. Chu shares behind-the-scenes insights on his blockbuster 'Wicked' adaptation, future projects, and the ups and downs of the movie musical industry.

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Chu's 'Wicked' has already broken records for a Broadway-to-screen adaptation, with Part 2 set for a holiday 2024 release.
In addition to 'Wicked', Chu is working on adaptations of 'Play-Doh' and a Britney Spears biopic, while a planned movie musical remake 'went bye-bye'.

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