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‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Defends ‘For Good’ Sequel Title: ‘Who Wants a Movie Called “Wicked: Part Two”?’
'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu believes 'Part Two's' official title has been changed for the better.
“Who wants a movie called ‘Wicked: Part Two’?” Chu told Variety on the National Board of Review Awards gala carpet on Tuesday night in New York City. The title is a reference to the penultimate song of the hit Broadway musical, in which Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo in the film adaptation) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) sing about how their relationship has impacted their lives. Universal’s musical movie has received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike, sparking an influx of memes, merchandise and videos of moviegoers enjoying sing-along screenings.
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