Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Director Jon M. Chu sits down at Deadline Contenders to tease what’s coming in ‘Wicked For Good’, the highly anticipated Part 2 of his Wicked adaptation starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

In this exclusive panel, Chu opens up about:
✨ His sensual approach to the romantic Cynthia Erivo & Jonathan Bailey duet 'As Long As You’re Mine'
🎶 How intimacy, emotion, and maturity drive the story forward
💚 Expanding the world and character arcs in Wicked Part 2
🤖 His thoughts on the rise of AI in filmmaking and how it could shape creativity in Hollywood

Fans of the musical, film lovers, and industry watchers won’t want to miss this thoughtful and fun conversation from Deadline Contenders.

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💚OMG TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS💚
00:00 – Jon M. Chu Joins Deadline Contenders: Opening & Introduction
01:29 – Expanding Wicked for Good: How Jon M. Chu Shaped the Story of Part 2
04:40 – Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo: Maturing Their Roles in Wicked Part 2
06:14 – Empowering Elphaba: Cynthia Erivo’s Strength in Wicked for Good
07:41 – Ariana Grande’s First Major Film Role: Jon M. Chu on Her Transformation
10:08 – Making “As Long As You’re Mine” Sensual: Jon M. Chu’s Romantic Vision
12:55 – Jon M. Chu on AI in Film: The Future of Acting & Creativity
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