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'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu shares first look of film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
The first "Wicked" film will hit theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
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'In the Heights' is a milestone for Latino audiences, but Lin-Manuel Miranda admits there's work to be done: 'I'm listening'
The film is breaking multicutural barriers and celebrated Latino joy, but its creators and critics say it fell short over colorisim.
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Game Changers: Why Jon M. Chu considers multicultural musical ‘In the Heights’ a sequel to his breakthrough hit ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'In the Heights' filmmaker Jon M. Chu is "no longer scared of being called an Asian American director."
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Jon M Chu Steps Away From Disney+ Series ‘Willow’
Jon M. Chu is stepping away from directing the Disney+ series “Willow” due to timing issues, the filmmaker announced Monday on Instagram.“I’m heartbroken to let you all know that I unfortunately have to step away from directing ‘Willow,'” he wrote. “With the production schedule moving due to continued lockdowns in the UK, and with a new baby coming this summer (surprise!), the timing is just not going to work for me and my family.”In October, it was announced that Disney+ gave the green light to
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Director Jon M. Chu ‘Disgusted’ By ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequels Casting Scam (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Jon M. Chu said while sequels to the hit romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” are in the works, he and producers are not currently casting for “new lead roles,” as falsely indicated by a phony press release and social media post, which have since been taken down. Chu took to his Twitter account on […]
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Jon M. Chu Lobbies For Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Series For Kelly Marie Tran’s Rose Tico
Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu is squarely in Rose Tico's corner. Chu has taken to social media to urge Disney+ to make a Star Wars series revolving around Resistance member Rose Tico, played by Kelly Marie Tran in the Star Wars films The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. "Ok @disneyplus. Put […]
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Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' trailer showcases singing, dancing and a Trump critique
Movie version of Tony-winning musical gets updated to include references to DACA and the plight of Dreamers.
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'Crazy Rich Asians' Director Responds to Brenda Song Saying She Was Told She Wasn't 'Asian Enough' to Audition
Jon M. Chu says that he would never make those comments about the actress.
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Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace Join Jon M Chu’s ‘In The Heights’
Melissa Barrera and Leslie Grace have joined the cast of Jon M. Chu’s “In the Heights,” producer Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Twitter on Thursday.Barrera will play Vanessa, while Grace will play Nina. Corey Hawkins was previously announced as Benny, while Anthony Ramos is starring as Usnavi.In the Broadway production of “In the Heights,” which won the Tony for Best Musical and Best Original Score, Benny falls in love with Nina, the girl who “made it out” of the upper Manhattan Washington Heig
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Jon M. Chu Says There's 'A Lot More Story to Tell' in Anticipated 'Crazy Rich Asians' Sequel (Exclusive)
The director tells ET his deal isn't done for the follow-up, but promises the movie -- not expected for a while -- is worth the wait.
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Sandra Oh, John Cho and 'Crazy Rich Asians' Stars to Be Honored at Unforgettable Gala (Exclusive)
Other honorees include 'The Good Place' standout Manny Jacinto, 'Crazy Rich Asians' director Jon M. Chu and 'Queer Eye's' Tan France.
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Jon M. Chu on Directing ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel: ‘We Still Have to Close My Deal on It’
Is Jon M. Chu directing the sequel and the possible third movie in the “Crazy Rich Asians” franchise? While he is reportedly on board, Chu tells Variety it’s not official yet. “I’m down to do the next two movies. We’ve been talking a lot about it, but we still have to close my deal on […]
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel in Works With Jon M. Chu to Direct
That didn’t take long. A sequel to the “Crazy Rich Asians” is already in development at Warner Bros., Variety has confirmed. Jon M. Chu will return to the follow-up, along with the creative team behind the acclaimed romantic comedy. “Crazy Rich Asians” topped the domestic box office last weekend when it opened with a five-day […]
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Why audiences are cheering credits scene in 'Crazy Rich Asians' and what it could mean for a sequel
Fans of the book have a very specific reason to cheer for a short, but important sequence that comes midway through the closing credits of?“Crazy Rich Asians.”
