Struggling with the Challenge of Perfecting 'Defying Gravity' in Wicked's Production Labeled 'A Living Hell' by Director
In the world of upcoming movie releases, one highly anticipated production stands out - the adaptation of the beloved musical 'Wicked.' Director Jon M. Chu has recently announced updates on the film, particularly focusing on the climactic song, 'Defying Gravity.'
Jon M. Chu, who has been thinking about adapting 'Defying Gravity' for the movie long before he signed on to direct the Wicked movie, faced a unique challenge in bringing this iconic song to the big screen. The specificity of the song's lyrics and the need to balance the emotional impact with the scope of the flight scene proved to be a formidable task.
Despite these challenges, Chu managed to create a stunning scene for 'Defying Gravity,' which serves as the finale to Part One of the movie. The scene shows Elphaba, played by the talented Cynthia Erivo, as a kid and depicts a significant emotional moment when she asks, 'Come with me, are you coming?' This breakup scene is preceded by a contrasting scene for 'The Wizard and I,' creating a compelling narrative arc.
The filming of 'Defying Gravity' was delayed due to the writer's and actor's strikes, but the team's return to production helped them gather their energy again. However, the long break between filming and the return to 'Defying Gravity' was emotionally difficult for Cynthia Erivo and her co-star Ari.
Despite the delay, audiences will not have to wait too long for Part Two of the movie. It has been confirmed that the story will continue next year with Part Two, which has a similarly epic song: 'For Good.' Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a year to see the conclusion, as Part Two of the movie will not be released in 2022.
In addition to updates on 'Wicked,' the article provides insights into upcoming releases in the Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who universes. Stay tuned for more information on these exciting projects!
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