Stephen Daldry initially envisioned Lady Gaga as Elphaba, having already held multiple meetings to develop their vision for the character, where she was essentially cast.
After Stephen Daldry left the project due to scheduling conflicts in 2020, John M. Chu took over and cast Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.
While Gaga received acclaim for her performance in A Star Is Born, her follow-up Joker: Folie à Deux was a box office failure, but she's pivoting back to music.
The film version of Wicked, now directed by John M. Chu, is being seen as an opportunity for future generations of theater enthusiasts, heralded for its impressive production.
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