Jon M. Chu
Director Jon M. Chu revealed he withheld the final shot of Wicked: For Good from Universal Pictures executives to prevent its use in marketing. The scene features Glinda whispering to Elphaba, recreating the iconic Broadway poster. Chu noted that stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo improvised the dialogue, which even he does not know.
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The second installment of the Wicked film series, Wicked: For Good, soared to a record-breaking $150 million in North American theaters during its opening weekend, contributing to a global haul of $226 million. Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the film surpassed the debut of its predecessor and marked the biggest opening for a Broadway musical adaptation. This success underscores the franchise's cultural impact following the first film's Oscar wins and $758 million worldwide gross.