‘Wicked’<\/a> premiere tonight with all of you. There was a change of plans at about 4 a.m. this morning…”<\/p>\nChu humorously added, “No, we will not be naming her Galphaba.”<\/p>\n
The significance of ‘Wicked’<\/h2>\n
‘Wicked’ is adapted from the beloved Broadway musical and serves as a prelude to The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, exploring the unlikely friendship between Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda the Good. This richly constructed narrative delves into themes of prejudice, love, and the struggle for identity, making it a story that resonates deeply with audiences across generations.<\/p>\nThe film boasts an impressive cast, including Jonathan Bailey<\/strong> as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh<\/strong> as the Shiz University headmaster Madame Morrible, Ethan Slater<\/strong> as Boq, and Bowen Yang<\/strong> as Pfannee. The production is set to be a visual and auditory treat that stays true to its theatrical roots while pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved on screen.<\/p>\nA message to the cast and crew<\/h3>\n
While unable to attend the premiere, Chu conveyed his best wishes and admiration to the insanely talented cast and crew<\/strong>, acknowledging their hard work and dedication. He encouraged everyone to send their support, symbolizing the close-knit society and collaborative spirit of the film industry.<\/p>\n“Send all the love to our insanely talented cast and crew tonight. They deserve it and send a little extra welcome to my little girl bursting her bubble and coming into our world any moment now,” he wrote. Chu also extended his aspiration that his daughter might one day emulate the bravery of the remarkable women involved in the production, such as Cynthia Erivo<\/strong>, Ariana Grande<\/strong>, and Michelle Yeoh<\/strong>.<\/p>\nBalancing family and film<\/h2>\n
Chu’s ability to balance the demands of a thriving career and a growing family highlights the personal sacrifices often made by those in the entertainment industry. The 45-year-old filmmaker, celebrated for his works like ‘In the Heights’<\/strong> and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’<\/strong>, frequently shares glimpses into his family life, reinforcing the importance of maintaining a work-life balance.<\/p>\nChu shared a lighthearted moment on Instagram with a photo of his garment bag, humorously pondering, “Should I just wear the suit for the birth?”<\/p>\n
A family affair<\/h2>\n
Chu and his wife, Kristin Hodge<\/strong>, are now proud parents of five children: Willow (7)<\/strong>, Jonathan (5)<\/strong>, Ruby (3)<\/strong>, Iggy (20 months)<\/strong>, and their newest addition. During the busy premiere day, Chu posted a touching video of Hodge and their newborn, captioning it with, “Magic is in the air. Welcome to our world, you\u2019re gonna do great. You have a lot of witches on your side.”<\/p>\n‘Wicked’<\/strong> releases in theaters on November 22 and promises to be a cinematic experience that combines the enchantment of the musical with the magic of the big screen. Stay tuned as we bring you further updates on this captivating tale and the latest in the world of entertainment.<\/p>\n
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Director Jon M. Chu missed the “Wicked” premiere for a wonderful reason\u2014his wife gave birth to their fifth child! Sharing his joy on Instagram, Chu humorously mentioned, “No, we will not be naming her Galphaba.” Congratulations to the Chu family!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16978,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16976","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16976"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16976\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}