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Jon M. Chu Reacts to His Surprise Critics Choice Win for ‘Wicked’: ‘I’m Living Two Timelines Right Now’

The filmmaker began his Best Director speech with a quip about his Oscars snub, and described editing the forthcoming sequel amid awards season.

But Chu’s apparent snub for Best Director made his win at Critics Choice — typically, a landmark along the Yellow Brick Road to the Oscars — the big surprise of the night. Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo cheered for Chu from their table, and backstage, he emphasized the passion he feels for the universe created by their entire artistic team. Still, Chu said the parallel experiences have been mostly beneficial for “Wicked: For Good.” The director explained that engaging with his audience from last year’s film in the lead-up to the Oscars has impacted his decisions for the next installment.

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