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Adam McKay ‘Wouldn’t Be Surprised’ if ‘Wicked’ Was Banned in the U.S.
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scrn loglineAcclaimed director Adam McKay predicts 'Wicked' could face U.S. censorship, citing America's troubling political trajectory.beat sheet- McKay recently stated on X (formerly Twitter) that he 'wouldn't be surprised' if the LGBTQ-centric 'Wicked' musical is banned in the U.S. within the next 3-5 years, as the country continues down its current divisive path.
- The movie musical was briefly banned in Kuwait due to its diverse cast, underscoring McKay's concerns about potential censorship of LGBTQ-inclusive content in the U.S. as well.
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Adam McKay ‘Wouldn’t Be Surprised’ if ‘Wicked’ Was Banned in the U.S.
Rolling StoneStory by Maya Georgi
scrn logline
Acclaimed director Adam McKay predicts 'Wicked' could face U.S. censorship, citing America's troubling political trajectory.
beat sheet
- McKay recently stated on X (formerly Twitter) that he 'wouldn't be surprised' if the LGBTQ-centric 'Wicked' musical is banned in the U.S. within the next 3-5 years, as the country continues down its current divisive path.
- The movie musical was briefly banned in Kuwait due to its diverse cast, underscoring McKay's concerns about potential censorship of LGBTQ-inclusive content in the U.S. as well.
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Adam McKay, Wicked, Wicked