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5 Reasons Why ‘Wicked’ Could Fly to Best Picture Victory


"Wicked" could be a best picture winner. Here are five reasons why.

Universal Pictures’ adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical “ Wicked ” has stormed into awards season, fueled by spectacular ticket sales, glowing reviews and a kind of cultural ubiquity that happens once, maybe twice a year. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film stands out in a competitive and wide-open awards season dominated by blockbuster sequels like Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” and Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Supporting Actress Monica Barbaro, “A Complete Unknown”Danielle Deadwyler, “The Piano Lesson”Ariana Grande, “Wicked”Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”

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