Wicked, Jon M. Chu and Oscar

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 the top prize at the Academy Awards.
Jon M. Chu Shut Out of Best Director Category Despite Strong ‘Wicked’ Showing
Despite a big Oscar nominations morning, the director and the film’s writers Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox were shut out from the directing and writing categories.
Michelle Yeoh Laments Lack of Oscar Nom for Jon M. Chu After ‘Wicked’ Scores 10 Nods | Video
Michelle Yeoh tells the hosts of "The View" that the cast and crew of "Wicked" are sad to see director Jon M. Chu snubbed by the Oscars
‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu reacts to film’s 10 Oscar nominations
Wicked” continues to defy expectations, earning 10 Oscar nominations. Cynthia Erivo earned the best actress nomination for her role as Elphaba and Ariana Grande received the nod for best supporting actress.
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 support actress, best costume design and best original score. However, Jon M. Chu was shut out of the directing category.
Oscars 2025 nominations: Jon M Chu surprisingly snubbed for ‘Best Director’
At the Oscars 2025 nominations, 'Wicked' director John M. Chu has been snubbed for 'Best Director', despite the film being up for 'Best Picture'.
‘Wicked’ star Michelle Yeoh is sad director Jon M. Chu is not getting award recognition
Section 31," Michelle Yeoh praises director Jon M. Chu's genius in adapting "Wicked" for the big screen, and wishes he received more award nominations.
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As Michelle Yeoh reacted to the news that 'Wicked' received 10 Academy Award nominations, she noted that she and the film's ...
Britney Spears ‘Throwing Out Ideas’ With Biopic Director Jon M. Chu: She’s Giving ‘Tons of Input’
Britney Spears will be heavily involved in her upcoming biopic and she’s weighing up a raft of big names to star in the ...
Jon M. Chu's Movies Have Now Grossed More Than Those of David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino, and Denis Villeneuve
Chu is among the 100 highest-grossing directors of all time, beating out David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino, and Denis ...
Lin-Manuel Miranda Was Turned Down For A Cameo In Wicked For This 1 Reason
Indeed, the Hamilton creator first made it clear that he wanted to cameo in Wicked way back in 2016, when Stephen Daldry was ...
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Oscars 2025: Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie, John M. Chu and More Snubs and Surprises
Oscar nominations came with the usual snubs and surprises, including no nominations for Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie and Wicked director Jon. M. Chu. See our full breakdown.