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Jon M. Chu: The Wizard of Wicked

Director Jon M. Chu discusses his ground-breaking vision of Oz.

Inside Film 2025 49 mins

Overview

Jon M. Chu, director of the BAFTA and Oscar-winning Wicked, joined us ahead of the epic conclusion to the story, to give some insight into his creative journey as he reimagined the mythical land of Oz for a new generation. Taking us behind the curtain of his global blockbuster cinematic event, Jon M. Chu shares an inside look how his adaptation of the iconic stage musical was made.

This in-depth conversation explores his creative process: from adaptation and casting to the extraordinary world-building design and fully developing the emotional heartbeat of Elphaba and Glinda’s deep bond. The conversation also delves into Wicked: For Good, offering early insights into what’s next for the saga and giving the audience an exciting glimpse into the vision behind one of the biggest film events of the year. This talk took place as part of the 2025 BFI London Film Festival.

Featuring

Jon Chu

Genres

Inside Film and Non-Fiction

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Subjects

Filmmaking

Accessibility

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