From Elphaba Thropp to Britney Spears: Palo Alto's Jon M. Chu preps for singer's biopic
Briefly

Going back to his breakout hit with the 2018 romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians, Chu seems to have a gift for filming stories about women. With Wicked, he notably showcased a sympathetic story about a female protagonist, Elphaba Thropp, who has an extraordinary talent and drive for using it, but who also is deeply misunderstood.
I want to do her justice and tell her story right. But we’ll see. We’re developing it now and it’s a long road ahead.
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