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George Lucas Called WICKED Director Jon M. Chu From the Mall Right After Seeing the Film to Share Praise
GeekTyrantStory by Jessica Fisher
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Star Wars mastermind George Lucas surprises Wicked director Jon M. Chu with a high-profile call to heap praise on the acclaimed musical adaptation.
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- Lucas phoned Chu right from a mall after catching an early screening of Wicked, blowing the director away with his enthusiasm for the project.
- Industry insiders say this unexpected endorsement from one of Hollywood's most legendary filmmakers could give Wicked a major boost heading into awards season.
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George Lucas, Jon M. Chu, Wicked, Wicked