As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for musicals, I must say that John M. Chu has been on an epic journey with the Wicked films. With over three years of his life dedicated to these enchanting productions, he’s proven himself to be a true marathon runner in the world of cinema.
Following the completion of “Wicked Part 1,” which ran for approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, it’s easy to understand that directing “Part 2” simultaneously would be a significant task for director John M. Chu. After wrapping up in January, Chu will likely move on to press duties for this film. Once these are done, he may delve straight into post-production for “Wicked Part 2.” However, if “Part 2” has already been edited, he might skip the post-production phase and move directly onto other tasks.
Lately, I had a chat with John M. Chu about the movie “Wicked”, and when I inquired whether the sequel had been completed, he responded as follows:
Part 2 has a cut version and I’m getting into it now.
Wow! It looks like they’ve made significant progress on the film, even though it’s not finished yet. The fact that it’s been broken down for him to work on suggests they’re moving along nicely. Clearly there will be plenty of visual effects and audio work left, but having something to work with is promising.
In 2025, after investing over three years into the making of “Wicked Part 2”, John M. Chu’s hard work is finally paying off. The film has been a massive hit at the box office, breaking records and earning glowing praise from both critics and audiences. With our own review giving it a perfect score of 5/5, it seems that all his efforts have been worthwhile. Currently ranked among the top 20 highest-grossing movies of 2024, who knows how high it will climb once its run is complete. What an incredible undertaking!
As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but marvel at how he manages his whirlwind schedule! It’s not just the Wicked movies that are keeping him on his toes; he recently welcomed a new addition to his family – a baby! Balancing press commitments and post-production work must be quite the challenge. Yet, it seems like he’s mastered the art of compromise, as he had to forgo the Australian leg of promotional activities. In his own words:
Man, words can’t describe how thrilled I am! I never thought this day would come. Unfortunately, I missed out on the Australia media events due to an upcoming baby blessing. Yet, being here now feels like a dream come true! It’s almost as if I’m shouting “Pick me, Coach!” I can’t wait to share my thoughts on this incredible movie!
Some viewers expressed displeasure over the division of “Wicked” into two parts, but it seems this decision was made for reasons not tied to John M. Chu’s professional or personal life. There was also a stir regarding casting choices and the dynamic between Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande on set. However, with the release of the first movie, conversations have been overflowing with praise for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s performances, indicating that John M. Chu may have had a clear vision all along. In retrospect, it appears those fans who disapproved of splitting the film were mistaken in their assessment.
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2024-11-28 04:07