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 finally reveals why he was not cast in Wicked
Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda has finally revealed why he wasn't cast in Jon M. Chu's blockbuster movie adaptation of 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.
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 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
Wicked Director Jon M. Chu Adapting One of Dr. Seuss’ Best Books as a Movie
Jon M. Chu, whose latest film Wicked has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards, is preparing to adapt Dr. Seuss' final book for the screen.
Michelle Yeoh Says ‘Wicked’ Cast Is “Crying” Over Jon M. Chu Oscars Snub for Best Director
Among the film’s nominations were best picture, Cynthia Erivo for best actress, Ariana Grande for best supporting actress, best costume design and best original score. However, Jon M. Chu was shut out of the directing category.
Wicked director Jon M Chu lines up unexpected new movie
Wicked director Jon M Chu has lined up an unexpected new project, with the filmmaker set to explore the art of animation.
‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ Dr. Seuss Adaptation From ‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Gets 2028 Release
Jon M. Chu's animated Dr. Seuss musical Oh, The Places You'll Go! has nabbed a 2028 release date and we've got the details.
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
Go behind a gravity-defying ‘Wicked’ flight
Visual effects supervisor Pablo Helman is proud of his team's dazzling work but is quick to note that storytelling was at the ...
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 ...
Michelle Yeoh Says
As Michelle Yeoh reacted to the news that 'Wicked' received 10 Academy Award nominations, she noted that she and the film's ...