Jon M. Chu

Celebrated filmmaker Jon M. Chu, renowned for hits like 'Crazy Rich Asians' and the upcoming 'Wicked,' openly shared his struggles with self-doubt during the formative years of his career. He candidly admitted feeling out of place in Hollywood, even forecasting a project's eventual failure. He had told his team they might endure a five-year wait without any profit.

Get ready for a magical experience! The enchanting film 'Wicked,' starring the incredible Cynthia Erivo alongside Ariana Grande, will begin streaming on May 21st. This captivating adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical, which earned 10 Oscar nods and thrilled audiences worldwide with over $758 million in ticket sales, dives into the extraordinary friendship of Elphaba and Glinda.

Mark your calendars! 'Wicked: For Good,' headlined by the dazzling Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is now streaming on JioHotstar as of March 21, 2026. After captivating audiences in theaters last year, this adaptation invites viewers to experience the epic saga of Elphaba's struggle against corruption in Oz and Glinda's journey to empowerment right from their living rooms.

Jon M. Chu, director of 'Wicked' and 'Crazy Rich Asians,' received the Legend award at the Gold House Gold Gala, celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander achievements. Chu highlighted the progress in Asian representation in Hollywood, emphasizing a shift from seeking inclusion to striving for excellence.

The musical hit Broadway play 'Wicked' is still far from hitting the theatres with its movie adaptation but to build up the excitement director Jon M. Chu dropped the first look from the movie on Sunday.

The film adaptation of Stephen Schwartz's musical 'Wicked,' directed by Jon M. Chu, is set for release on November 22, 2024, with a sequel to follow in 2025. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the movie delves into the backstory of Elphaba and Glinda, exploring themes of friendship and prejudice in the Land of Oz.

Priyanka Chopra will be honoured at the fourth annual Gold House Gala in May.

Director Jon M. Chu revealed that 'Wicked: For Good' will offer a more profound experience, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's characters, Glinda and Elphaba, coming into their own. The film will explore their adult selves reflecting on shattered childhood dreams, aiming to present both movies as a single, complete story.

'Wicked' filmmaker Jon M. Chu has come on board to helm the live-action 'Hot Wheels' film.

Acclaimed actress Michelle Yeoh, known for her roles in 'The Brothers Sun' and 'Wicked', doesn't want her newborn grandchild, Maxime, to see the latter film. Yeoh, who plays Madame Morrible in the upcoming 'Wicked' adaptation, expressed concern about her grandson seeing her as a villain. She joked about audiences witnessing her singing in the film. 'Wicked' is a two-part adaptation of the Broadway musical, based on Gregory Maguire's novel. Yeoh also stars in the Netflix series 'The Brothers Sun' as Mama Sun.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, stars of Jon M. Chu's highly anticipated musical 'Wicked Part 1', recently shared an exciting sneak peek of their vocal talents in an 11-second behind-the-scenes clip featuring them singing "Defying Gravity." The video quickly went viral, sparking enthusiasm among fans. The film, set for release on November 22, showcases Grande and Erivo's live singing, enhancing the adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.

Filmmaker Jon M Chu talked about creating a feature adaptation of Gregory Maguire's 1995 book and the Tony-winning Broadway musical, which features a handicap-accessible Ozdust Ballroom, reported Deadline.

Veteran actor Jeff Goldblum is in final talks to star in Jon M. Chu's upcoming "Wicked" films as the Wizard. 'Wicked'', an adaptation of the novel by Gregory Maguire, is a prequel to ''The Wizard of Oz'' and follows the school-age friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch. Fiyero is the main love interest in the story.

The highly anticipated sequel to the hit film 'Wicked' has been officially titled 'Wicked: For Good' and is set to premiere on November 21, 2025. The first film, a box office success, explored the evolving relationship between Glinda and Elphaba.

Universal Pictures acquired the rights to Britney Spears' memoir 'The Woman in Me,' with Jon M Chu directing and Marc Platt producing. The memoir, published in October 2023, details her rise to fame and conservatorship struggles. Spears shared her excitement on social media about the secret project, while the adaptation of 'Wicked' by Chu is set to release in November.

Michelle Yeoh, fresh off her Oscar win for "Everything Everywhere All at Once," will star in the action film "The Surgeon." Directed by Rohsan Sethi, the film features Yeoh as a retired surgeon who is abducted and compelled to operate on a mysterious patient. Her recent project includes "Wicked," where she appeared alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's romance heats up as they enjoy each other's company while living under one roof. The 'Thank U, Next' hitmaker is set to resume filming her 'Wicked' films in England next year, while Ethan stars in 'Spamalot' on Broadway. Ariana, who split from husband Dalton Gomez, has been working with Ethan on 'Wicked' and creating new songs with 'Wicked' creator Stephen Schwartz. Despite the SAG-AFTRA strike, Ariana returned to music and has been in the studio with producer Max Martin. Jon M. Chu's movie adaptation of 'Wicked' has allowed for exploration and the addition of new songs.

The 'Wicked' movie, based on the popular Tony-winning Broadway musical, stars Bailey alongside Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda, and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the cast also features Ethan Slater as Boq, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Peter Dinklage as Dr. Dillamond, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, and Bronwyn James as ShenShen.

The 'Wicked' movie, adapted from the Tony-winning musical, centers on the friendship between Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Grande, as they navigate their differences at Shiz University and eventually encounter the Wizard of Oz, played by Jeff Goldblum. Directed by Jon M. Chu, *Wicked* will be released in two parts, with the first installment set to premiere on November 22, 2024, and the second a year later on November 21, 2025.

Cynthia Erivo, the breakout star of 'Wicked', expressed her overwhelming joy and disbelief after receiving a Best Actress nomination at the upcoming Academy Awards.

Japanese actress Sonoya Mizuno has joined Constance Wu in the movie adaptation of the novel 'Crazy Rich Asians'

The second installment of the 'Wicked' film adaptation, 'Wicked: For Good,' will explore the deepening complexities of Glinda and Elphaba's relationship and their struggle to reunite. Director Jon M. Chu emphasizes the film's emotional depth as the characters face life-altering choices.

Ethan Slater, who played Boq Woodsman in the musical film 'Wicked' and will reprise his role in ' For Good', opened up on his journey in the film and how it has impacted him personally and professionally, reported People.

The film, which features Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina, Nico Santos, Lisa Lu, Ken Jeong, and Michelle Yeoh, is based on the acclaimed worldwide bestseller of the same name by Kevin Kwan.

DJ Caruso, who directed the Shia LaBeouf hits 'Disturbia' and 'Eagle Eye', is in talks to direct 'GI Joe 3'.

Henry Golding, who played the lead role in the 2018 hit drama "Crazy Rich Asians", says the sequel of the film is still in the works. The sequel was announced right after the success of the original drama but there was not much movement on it in recent years.

Ariana Grande wraps shooting for film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Wicked'. She shares her experience of working for the musical and expresses gratitude towards director Jon M. Chu. 'Wicked: Part One', directed by Chu, is an upcoming musical fantasy film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

In a surprising twist, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, and Michelle Yeoh 's Wicked: For Good has faced a disheartening start in India, garnering only Rs 25 lakh on its first day. The film has been overshadowed by the adrenaline-pumping thriller 'Sisu: Road to Revenge', which clearly resonates more with local viewers.

Malaysian-born, Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a testament to her global stardom. Surrounded by her "chosen family," Yeoh, celebrated for her roles in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once," expressed disbelief and hope, stating the honor proves "where you begin does not define where you can go."

'Everything Everywhere All At Once' star Michelle Yeoh has joined the ensemble cast of filmmaker Jon M. Chu's 'Wicked' movies. According to the reports, Yeoh will essay the role of Madame Morrible, the headmistress of Crage Hall at Shiz University.