"Wicked" Director Sees Oz Adaptation as Reflection of the 2024 Elections
By wchung | 15 Nov, 2024
Director Jon M. Chu sees the upcoming film's themes of overcoming adversity as relevant to the recent 2024 elections.
The upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked" isn't just a musical; it's a cultural touchstone, reflecting the zeitgeist of its era.
Director Jon M. Chu has drawn parallels between the story's themes of social justice and overcoming adversity to the current climate of political and social division.
Just as the original "Wizard of Oz" emerged during times of significant societal upheaval, "Wicked" offers a timely exploration of power, empathy, and the complexities of good and evil.
“How does it know that we would be going through this? We were questioning all the stories of America, of the world."
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