Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked Director Jon M. Chu to Cast Him

Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked Director Jon M. Chu to Cast Him as a Munchkin in ‘Wicked': ‘It Would've Been Distracting'
After Lin-Manuel Miranda collaborated with director Jon M. Chu on the 2021 movie musical “In The Heights,” the pair almost worked together on 2024’s biggest Broadway adaptation: “Wicked.” During a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,
Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks silence on losing role in Jon M. Chu’s ‘Wicked’
Lin-Manuel Miranda reflected on why he didn’t land a major role in of the Golden Globe-winning film, Wicked.In a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Hamilton creator
Lin-Manuel Miranda On Why He Wasn’t Cast In ‘Wicked’: “I Really Wanted To Do That Line”
Lin-Manuel Miranda is opening up about why he was ultimately not cast in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked.
Lin-Manuel Miranda explains why he wasn't cast in Wicked
Lin-Manuel Miranda has explained why he wasn't cast in Wicked alongside Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who took on the roles of Elphaba and Galinda.
After Wicked Part 2 comes an animated Oh, The Places You’ll Go directed by Jon Chu
Typically read on the last day of fourth grade, Oh, The Places You’ll Go is an essentially plotless poem that follows a nameless child as he travels through life’s various lonely, boring, sad, and occasionally triumphant phases.
Lin-Manuel Miranda 'Really Wanted' a Cameo in “Wicked, ”but Admits 'It Would've Been Distracting'
Miranda joked that he would have delivered the coveted line for the role "very Regina George 'Mean Girls,' " joking that he "didn't make the cut"
Lin-Manuel Miranda Sets The Record Straight On Being Turned Down For A Wicked Cameo
Musical theatre legend Lin-Manuel Miranda has spoken out about rumours he was turned down for a cameo in the Wicked movie. Lin-Manuel previously worked with Wicked director Jon M Chu on the film adaptation of his musical In The Heights, which came out in 2021.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Explained Why He Really Wanted To Play A Munchkin In "Wicked," And The Reason He Wasn't Cast
Manuel, the story of him trying to be cast in Wicked has been "blown way out of proportion." He said he did call Jon after he found out he would be directing and
Lin-Manuel Miranda Says He ‘Really Wanted' Munchkin Role in ‘Wicked'
The Hamilton creator praised the actress, Kirsty Anne Shaw, who went on to play the opening role, during The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Wicked Movie Role He Wanted, Why He Wasn't Cast
Lin-Manuel Miranda is not in the movie adaptation of Wicked, but he wanted to be. On a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Miranda clarified the Wicked casting rumors and explained how they’ve been “blown out of proportion.
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The Broadway legend had a direct line to the film's director, Jon M. Chu.
Manuel, the story of him trying to be cast in Wicked has been "blown way out of proportion." He said he did call Jon after he ...
Jon M. Chu’s great ‘Wicked’ adventure scores 10 Oscar nominations, including best picture
The Palo Alto-born director had a lot to celebrate Thursday morning after his musical fantasy film scored a nomination for ...
Cynthia Erivo Questions Jon M. Chu’s Oscars Snub After ‘Wicked’ Got 10 Nods
"I wish people understood just how much work has to go into creating a big, giant behemoth like Wicked,” Erivo said. “None of ...
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‘Wicked’s Jon M. Chu to Oversee Animated ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ Adaptation
J.J. Abrams is aboard to produce the musical, which will feature songs from ‘La La Land’ Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin ...
‘Wicked’ With Sing-Along Version New On 4K UHD And Blu-Ray This Week
Wicked”—the Oscar-nominated blockbuster starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande—is new on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray this week with several bonus features, as well as DVD.