From Witches to Pop Princesses!

So, picture this: Jon M. Chu, the wizard behind Wicked, has whipped up a potion to make a classic feel fresh again. How, you ask? By casting a pop superstar! Ariana Grande took on the role of Glinda, while the phenomenal Cynthia Erivo dazzled as Elphaba. And guess what? The strategy hit the jackpot! Wicked became one of the biggest movies of the year, raking in a ton of cash that even Scrooge McDuck would be jealous of!

Britney Spears – The Next Big Thing?

Now, with a sequel on the horizon—Wicked: For Good—our guy Jon is dreaming about another pop sensation: Britney Spears! During an animated chat with Esquire, Chu gushed over Spears’ recent memoir, The Woman in Me. He’s on a mission, saying, “She did what she had to do to survive. She deserves a story that honors that!” Sounds pretty epic, right?

A Twist of Fate!

Sure, trading in the wizards for ’90s icons might raise an eyebrow or two, but that’s just Jon’s style. He’s full of surprises! This guy kicked off his directing career with Step Up 2: The Streets—yes, the dance movie where everyone has *serious* moves. After bringing Bieber’s concerts to life, he tackled the action-packed G.I. Joe: Retaliation and even gave us the colorful mess that is Jem and the Holograms. He’s got quite the roster!

The Joyful Rebellion

With a busy calendar ahead—including an adaptation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and a Dr. Seuss classic, Oh the Places You’ll Go!—Chu’s on a roll! “I’m literally in a position to make things happen,” he said. His goal? To create joyful movies, no matter the critics! Joy, after all, can be downright beautiful, and it takes guts to create it.

Making Waves with Controversy

Now, you might wonder how all this connects. Chu argues that even the most family-friendly flicks have a spark of controversy brewing beneath the surface. Take Wicked, for example; it wasn’t just about cheer and fun. The political power of the film snuck up on them while they were shooting. “The relevance is crazy!” said Chu. Words that once seemed innocent suddenly carried a heavier weight.

Will Britney Make the Cut?

If Wicked: For Good becomes a hit, who knows? Maybe we’ll see Britney’s iconic “Oops! I Did It Again” as the anthem of the revolution! It’s all about making those nostalgic tracks resonate with today’s vibe.

Mark Your Calendars!

So, stay tuned! Wicked: For Good is hitting theaters on November 21, 2025. Get your popcorn ready!