Jon M Chu reveals how far he pushed Ariana Grande to earn …
Dec 5, 2024 · Jon M Chu has detailed the rigorous audition process he put Ariana Grande through before offering her a role in Wicked. The 31-year-old pop star plays Glinda the Good alongside Cynthia...
Jon M. Chu on Creating 'Wicked,' Casting Ariana Grande as
Nov 29, 2024 · Jon M. Chu sat down with The Hollywood Reporter and walks us through his journey as a director. From creating 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,' 'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'Wicked' and many more, he...
Why 'Wicked' and Jon M. Chu embraced the musical | AP News
Nov 21, 2024 · Director Jon M. Chu talks about “shooting the moon,” casting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and why he grew nine million tulips and recreated elements of Oz in minute detail. “Wicked” is out Thursday.
Jon M. Chu on Casting Ariana Grande in 'Wicked': 'It Was
Nov 22, 2024 · Jon M. Chu remembers Ariana Grande's 'Wicked' auditions and explains his plans for the musical, including 'Dancing Through Life' number. Interview
How Jon M. Chu Broke the Wicked Curse
Nov 27, 2024 · Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in “Wicked” (Universal Pictures) Chu quickly identified hang-ups that maybe fumbled previous versions of the project.
Jon M. Chu Called Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Hardcore' …
Nov 13, 2024 · Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Went Through Our Contracts Together' Before Signing on to Wicked: 'Her Needs Become My Needs'
Jon M. Chu: Wicked interview on awards, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande ...
Jan 22, 2025 · Universal Pictures’ film adaptation of the popular Broadway stage musical has absolutely dominated the cultural zeitgeist, thanks in no small part to actresses Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande....
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, & Jon M. Chu Cover ‘Variety’
Jan 2, 2025 · The star is joined on the cover by her Wicked costar, Cynthia Erivo and the film’s director, Jon M. Chu. In the interview, Grande talked how her voice has changed since playing Glinda, Erivo talked why people need Wicked, Elphaba’s battle cry, Wicked: For Good, the Academy Awards, and so much more. Highlights can be found below. Grande on ...
The Wickedly magical world of Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande and …
Dec 2, 2024 · Based on the 2023 stage musical of the same name which was based on the Gregory Maguire 1995 novel, "Wicked" stars the talented actresses-singers Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp (the future Wicked Witch of the West) and Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland (the future Glinda the Good Witch).
How director Jon M. Chu made 'Wicked' with Ariana Grande and …
Nov 22, 2024 · Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey join Jon M. Chu in laying out how the filmmaker was able to bring the story of 'Wicked' to life in film.