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George Lucas Called ‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu From the Mall Right After Seeing the Film to Share Praise: ‘I Know How Hard It Is to Pull It All Together’
Jon M. Chu says "Star Wars" visionary George Lucas cold called him from the mall after seeing "Wicked" to praise the movie.
In addition to being a box office hit, “Wicked” is also a critical favorite and widely expected to land an Oscar nomination for best picture in the new year. Lucas is not the only one raving about “Wicked.” Just before the movie opened in theaters, the daughter of original “Wizard of Oz” star Judy Garland sent Erivo and Grande a note praising the musical. I told the genius director Jon M. Chu that he had picked up the torch, the broom and the wand, and carried it forward; and thanked him, for adding to the family.”
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