Filmmaker Jon M. Chu, known for his work on movies such as Crazy Rich Asians, received no nomination for best director at the Academy Awards but expressed overwhelming joy for his film Wicked, which secured 10 nominations including best picture. Chu shared an excited video of his reaction upon the announcement of the nominations. He celebrated the performances of leading actresses Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who received nominations for their roles, and underscored his pride in the cast and crew's contributions to the film's success, which includes over $600 million at the box office.
Working on Wicked has been the greatest adventure of creativity I have ever been a part of. I couldn’t be more proud of our cast and crew.
Jon M. Chu expressed his delight in being part of such a significant film, stating that he was really happy for everyone involved in making Wicked possible.
The nominations for Wicked included categories like best picture, original score, and editing, highlighting the film's artistic and technical achievements.
Chu praised Wicked's two leading actresses, noting their childhood photos and celebrating their Oscar nominations, further cementing the film's cultural impact.
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