Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked Director Jon M. Chu to Cast Him

Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked Director Jon M. Chu to Cast Him as a Munchkin in ‘Wicked': ‘It Would've Been Distracting'
After Lin-Manuel Miranda collaborated with director Jon M. Chu on the 2021 movie musical “In The Heights,” the pair almost worked together on 2024’s biggest Broadway adaptation: “Wicked.” During a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,
Michelle Yeoh Says ‘Wicked’ Cast Is “Crying” Over Jon M. Chu Oscars Snub for Best Director
Among the film’s nominations were best picture, Cynthia Erivo for best actress, Ariana Grande for best supporting actress, best costume design and best original score. However, Jon M. Chu was shut out of the directing category.
Lin-Manuel Miranda On Why He Wasn’t Cast In ‘Wicked’: “I Really Wanted To Do That Line”
Lin-Manuel Miranda is opening up about why he was ultimately not cast in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked.
‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ Dr. Seuss Adaptation From ‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Gets 2028 Release
Jon M. Chu's animated Dr. Seuss musical Oh, The Places You'll Go! has nabbed a 2028 release date and we've got the details.
After Wicked Part 2 comes an animated Oh, The Places You’ll Go directed by Jon Chu
Typically read on the last day of fourth grade, Oh, The Places You’ll Go is an essentially plotless poem that follows a nameless child as he travels through life’s various lonely, boring, sad, and occasionally triumphant phases.
Wicked Director Jon M. Chu Adapting One of Dr. Seuss’ Best Books as a Movie
Jon M. Chu, whose latest film Wicked has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards, is preparing to adapt Dr. Seuss' final book for the screen.
Lin-Manuel Miranda 'really wanted' munchkin role in Wicked
During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the star recalled how he pleaded with Wicked director Jon M. Chu, to give him a small but pivotal role in the blockbuster big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Jon M. Chu’s great ‘Wicked’ adventure scores 10 Oscar nominations, including best picture
The Palo Alto-born director had a lot to celebrate Thursday morning after his musical fantasy film scored a nomination for ...
We Might Finally Get a Dr. Seuss Movie That's More Than Just Vibes With 'Wicked's Director at the Helm
Dr. Seuss movies have always yielded differing results. While Ron Howard ’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas was an undeniable success, as was The Lorax, The Cat in the Hat and The Grinch received less ...
As A Fan, I’m Pumped For Wicked: For Good. And Am Loving Cynthia Erivo Would Do Anything To See Sequel Footage Too
For Good has been a cornerstone of the 2025 movie schedule buzz. Fans across the globe are anxiously awaiting any morsel of ...
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‘Wicked’s Jon M. Chu to Oversee Animated ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ Adaptation
J.J. Abrams is aboard to produce the musical, which will feature songs from ‘La La Land’ Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin ...
Michelle Yeoh Says
As Michelle Yeoh reacted to the news that 'Wicked' received 10 Academy Award nominations, she noted that she and the film's ...