Wicked’s director, Jon M. Chu, lately spoke concerning the film’s sequel title and defined why he opted for a novel title.
After the discharge of the second movie’s official title, Wicked: For Good, in December, the identify obtained some combine reactions from followers on-line.
In an interview with Variety on the National Board of Review, Chu mentioned, “Who desires a film known as Wicked: Part Two?”
“On the script, it all the time mentioned, ‘For Good,’ and so it was only a level of like, ‘Do we actually wish to name this Part Two?’ And no one desires that.”
He additional revealed that the title was in reference to one of many track of the hit Broadway musical, by which Elphaba and Glinda sing about how their relationship has impacted their lives.
The Crazy Rich Asians director emphasised that no different title was thought of, “I imply, that’s the vacation spot. ‘For Good,’ we all know, is like, ‘Where are we going with this film? Let’s end this factor.’”
Chu accepted the award for finest director on the National Board of Review Awards gala, with Ryan Reynolds presenting the accolade to the workforce.
Jon M. Chu was accompanied by Wicked stars, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh and Ethan Slater. While the film’s producers additionally gained the most effective movie award on the ceremony.
Wicked, launched on November 27, has grow to be the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in home field workplace historical past.
