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.