Wicked Earns 10 Oscar Nominations, but Director Jon M. Chu Overlooked
Despite widespread recognition for the film, including Best Picture and acting nods for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Jon M. Chu was excluded from the Best Director category.
- Wicked received 10 Academy Award nominations, tying for the second-most this year, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo, and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande.
- Director Jon M. Chu, praised by cast members for his vision and leadership, was notably absent from the Best Director nominees list.
- Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande expressed disappointment over Chu's exclusion, crediting him for the film's success and creative direction.
- This marks the second time Chu has been passed over for a Best Director Oscar nomination, following a similar snub for In the Heights.
- The Oscars ceremony will take place on March 2, with Wicked also competing in categories like costume design, production design, and original score.
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