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‘Wicked’ Star Michelle Yeoh on Singing ‘The Wizard and I’ and the Film’s Oscar Chances: ‘I Hope We’re in the Running for All of It’


Michelle Yeoh talked 'Wicked' at the Variety Lounge presented by Film AlUla at the Red Sea Film Festival.

When Chu first approached Yeoh about starring in the film, she hadn’t yet seen the original Broadway musical. Speaking of awards, Yeoh said her lead actress Oscar for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” never stays in one place for very long. While Yeoh said she won’t be able to see as many films at this year’s Red Sea Film Festival with her packed schedule and current work on the “Blade Runner 2099” TV series in Prague, she described the opening ceremony as warm.

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