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...

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.

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.

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

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....

Nov 13, 2024 · Jon M. Chu Called Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Hardcore' After They Revealed Their Matching Wicked Tattoos Both 'Wicked' leads revealed what specific tattoos they received in dedication...

Jonathan Murray Chu (born November 2, 1979) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known as the director of 2018's Crazy Rich Asians, the first film by a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority cast of Asian descent in a modern setting.

1 day ago · Jon M. Chu: I grew up watching them. Music was a part of my life — [I played] piano, drums, saxophone, violin. I’m not good at any of them, but my parents took me to musicals every weekend. ... Galinda (Ariana Grande ) travels one of Oz's waterways. We didn’t want to just take from the show, either. We used shapes and colors to mold our ...

Apr 11, 2024 · Less than 24 hours after unveiling exclusive Wicked footage in Las Vegas, filmmaker Jon M. Chu found his way into the spotlight of another CinemaCon stage inside Caesars Palace, this time for...

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.