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Director Jon M. Chu withheld the final whisper shot to preserve its emotional impact, preventing Universal Pictures from using it in marketing, despite fan criticism of the studio's poster.
- Director Jon M. Chu revealed he refused to show Universal Pictures the final shot of Wicked: For Good, imposing a `Do not show this shot!` rule to keep it hidden.
- Because he wanted to preserve the payoff, Jon M. Chu, director, always intended the movie to end on the whisper shot of Glinda into Elphaba's ear, final image, and credited the original Wicked Broadway poster, artistic reference, as inspiration while fearing studio marketing would exploit it.
- The movie concludes with a close-up of Ariana Grande whispering to Cynthia Erivo, achieved through rehearsal discoveries and set modifications including removing a wall and hiding Dorothy's face.
- Universal's poster recreation prompted Wicked fans to photoshop corrections, while Cynthia Erivo said edits hiding her face were hurtful.
- Now that the sequel is in theaters, Jon M. Chu spent more than four years on the Wicked films, shot the two Wicked films simultaneously, and crafted a sequel that set a Broadway adaptations box-office record.
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‘Wicked: For Good’ Director Jon M. Chu Hid the Iconic Final Shot From the Studio: Here’s Why | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
‘Wicked: For Good’ Director Jon M. Chu Hid the Iconic Final Shot From the Studio: Here’s Why Jon M. Chu is opening up about one of Wicked: For Good’s most emotional moments and why he wouldn’t let the studio lay eyes on it until the movie was completely…
Jon M. Chu Admits He Purposefully Kept the Final 'Wicked: For Good' Scene From Studio Executives: 'They Wanted It So Badly'
Warning: This story contains spoilers for “Wicked: For Good.” Jon M. Chu confessed he intentionally never showed Universal Pictures executives the final shot of “Wicked: For Good.” The director shared this revelation in an interview with Business Insider, noting studio executives had been wanting to use the Broadway show’s iconic poster as part of the promotion plan for the musical movie. However, Chu said he nixed this early on, since he knew h…
Jon M. Chu Refused to Show Studio Execs the Final Shot of ‘Wicked: For Good’ and Has No Idea What Ariana Grande Whispered in Cynthia Erivo’s Ear
Jon M. Chu refused to show Universal Pictures executives the final shot of "Wicked: For Good," which recreated the original Broadway poster.
The 'Wicked: For Good' director on breaking set pieces, casting Dorothy, and the shot Universal wasn't allowed to see
(L-R) Ariana Grande, Jon M. Chu, and Cynthia Erivo on the set of "Wicked: For Good."Giles Keyte/Universal PicturesWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Wicked: For Good."Director Jon M. Chu revealed how he got Colman Domingo involved and why he hid Dorothy's face.He also explains how the movie's final shot pays homage to the iconic poster of the musical.For more than four years, "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu has lived every waking hour inside the la…
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