‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Talks Creating “Accessibility In Oz” For Disabled Character

AsJon M. Chutakes on the cinematic event of the year, hes keepingaccessibilityin mind.

Galinda (Ariana Grande) ultimately enchants Nessaroses silver shoes to give her the ability to walk.

This isnt half the homework, said Chu.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in ‘Wicked’Universal

This should leave you with the highest of highs and so connected to these women.

Chu wastapped to directtheUniversalfilm adaptation back in 2021.

The firstWickedinstallment premieres Nov. 27, 2024, with the second following on Nov. 21, 2025.

Wicked(2024) character poster of Marissa Bode as Nessarose. (Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection)