Adam McKay: Wicked Could Be 'Banned' Due to America Politics

Story by Jordan Moreau

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Filmmaker Adam McKay warns that the smash hit musical 'Wicked' could be 'banned' in the US due to rising political tensions and intolerance.

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McKay claims 'Wicked' was recently pulled from theaters in Kuwait due to its LGBTQ cast, and he 'wouldn't be surprised' if a similar fate befalls the film in the US in the coming years.
The 'Don't Look Up' director says the political climate in America is headed in a concerning direction, potentially putting the blockbuster musical at risk of censorship or outright banning.

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