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Michelle Yeoh On Being Cast In ‘Wicked’ & Why The Film Industry Needs To Create More Opportunities For Women & Diverse Storytelling: “I Kicked My Way Into Shattering The Glass Ceiling” — Red Sea
Michelle Yeoh talks being cast in 'Wicked' with Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' & Everything Everywhere All At Once'
The actress, who can currently be seen as Madame Morrible in Universal’s Wicked alongside stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, told the audience that she initially had reservations when director Jon M. Chu (who she had previously worked with on Crazy Rich Asians) asked her to take on the role in the beloved musical. “I don’t sing,” she quipped, but admitted Chu “could throw a phonebook at me and I would say yes.” But Erivo and Grande – who had never met Yeoh in person – sent her a surprise video saying: “Michelle, it is imperative that you join us!” Reflecting on what would ultimately be her next film after Bond, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Yeoh credited director Lee’s vision and his storytelling ability.
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