Wicked Movie Seeks New Director — Page 12

https://www.ajc.com/life/arts-culture/renowned-songwriter-stephen-schwartz-talks-local-production-working/WKOHHJTGO5DSXLKG7BAVT6IRB4/

"First, Schwartz had some breaking news: “Wicked,” the movie, will film in Atlanta, though the production almost went elsewhere."

“Wicked,” to be directed by John M. Chu, begins production in the fall, and will continue throughout 2022, he said. “We are scheduled to be here for a long time.”

This was an article done by Atlanta Journal- Constitution recently.....

I am wondering if John Chu will announce casting during the release of " In the Heights" or wait til after he done with the promotion.

Also curious if the movie will be released during 2022 or wait til 2023?

Since Wicked has a lot more fantastical elements than most musicals, I imagine that post production will begin sometime in 2022 and that will give the SFX team a lot more time to make it look really good. Universal might release it sometime during 2023, the 20th anniversary of the show.

What I am excited about is the casting.

The rumor mill has it that Dove Cameron will be announced soon.

Updated On: 8/13/21 at 12:41 AM

Dove Cameron, along with a few other women, participated in meetings yesterday to chat with and sing for the creative team. It's my understanding they won't cast the two leading ladies for a few more weeks as they continue to meet with candidates.

Dove is attached to The CW's Powerpuff Girls. She won't be available.

Globefan said: "Dove is attached to The CW's Powerpuff Girls. She won't be available."

One of the other lead actresses already dropped out recently, could happen with Cameron too. Even if that doesn’t happen, the apparent behind the scenes trouble may mean that the show will be in a production pause for long enough that she could shoot something else.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "EvanHansen said: "Dove Cameron, along with a fewother women, participated in meetings yesterday to chat with and singfor the creative team. It's my understanding they won't cast the two leading ladies for a few more weeks as they continue to meet with candidates."

This is at least framed as reliable intel; thanks for sharing. We'll see what happens...

I know there's been some Erivo-bashing on another thread today, but she would really be perfect for Elphie and just enough of a name value. Tho 34 is a little long in the tooth to be playing high schoolers, if Chu is going for naturalism."

You mean college student?

Globefan said: "NameGreg said: "Globefan said: "Dove is attached to The CW's Powerpuff Girls. She won't be available."

One of the other lead actressesalready dropped out recently, could happen with Cameron too. Even if that doesn’t happen, the apparent behind the scenes trouble may mean that the show will be in a production pause for long enough that she could shoot something else."

Dove said she doesn't intend to vacate the role of Bubbles."

Eh, it's easy to say that until she has an actual choice to make. Would you rather play the lead in one of the most anticipated musical films of one of the longest running Broadway show or... *check papers* a Powerpuff Girl?

sparksatmidnight said: "Globefan said: "NameGreg said: "Globefan said: "Dove is attached to The CW's Powerpuff Girls. She won't be available."

One of the other lead actressesalready dropped out recently, could happen with Cameron too. Even if that doesn’t happen, the apparent behind the scenes trouble may mean that the show will be in a production pause for long enough that she could shoot something else."

Dove said she doesn't intend to vacate the role of Bubbles."

Eh, it's easy to say that until she has an actual choice to make. Would you rather play the lead in one of the most anticipated musical films of one of the longest running Broadway show or... *check papers* a Powerpuff Girl?"

Pretty sure Powerpuff Girls has a wider appeal than a movie musical.

Alexander Lamar said: "
Pretty sure Powerpuff Girls has a wider appeal than a movie musical.

"

The Powerpuff Girls? Sure. The grown-up, live-action, CW PowerPuff Girls? Different story

NOWaWarning said: "henrikegerman said: "Ang Lee."

I don’t think he could sing Glinda."

Thank you NOWaWarning for making me spit out my coffee ALL OVER my MacBook. LMAO!

This movie will reunite Chu with his In the Heights cinematographer Alice Brooks.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/WICKED-Movie-To-Reunite-Director-Jon-M-Chu-With-IN-THE-HEIGHTS-Cinematographer-Alice-Brooks-20210902