George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, called the director of the movie Wicked to praise his work

Although they didn't know each other previously, George Lucas made sure to congratulate the Wicked director personally

Exactly one month since the theatrical release of Wicked, Jon M. Chu's film has received overwhelmingly positive reviewswith a score of 88% and Rotten Tomatoes and of 8.0/10 and IMDb. The film has been widely praised for its acting, direction, cinematography, and especially its ability to faithfully adapt the beloved and long-running Broadway musical.

There has been such a stir about the film that Chu recently confessed as George Lucas called him on FaceTime after being impressed by Wicked. And while Chu has never met Lucas, the creator of Star Warsone of the best science fiction films, he still called it to share how much he enjoyed Wckedletting him know that he recognized all the artistry he put into creating the film.

According to what the director of WickedLucas was still in the mall where he had just seen the movie, and “couldn't have been nicer”. He told him that he made movies, to which Chu immediately responded positively, and then Lucas confessed that he was able to see all the elements of the film and gave him great recognition for being able to put them all together perfectly.

Jon M. Chu appreciates when creative leaders reach out, give credit, and provide friendly interaction. For him, without a doubt, It is a great support.

Wicked has been a resounding success

Unquestionably Wicked has devastated. Despite having less screen time than Gladiator IIhas already far surpassed Ridley Scott's third highest-grossing film. And now, with Lucas's praise, only we reinforce the success that we already knew it had.

If anyone is capable of recognizing how difficult it can be to make a film, especially when it is an ambitious project, it is George Lucas, well, his long film career and the creation of one of the best trilogies in history backs him up.

It seems that Wicked It wasn't an easy movie, but Chu has managed to overcome each of the challenges that have ariseneven despite having been in development for many years. The impact of the film is genuine, special, and It is impossible not to recognize this feat.

Most likely, one of the elements Lucas mentions is the set design that brings this version of Wicked to life. And let's just think about the challenge it represents. plant 9 million tulipsbuild Munchkinland from scratch or use a real 60 ton train. Wicked It feels real and immersive, and at the same time, fantastic, so the cinematic experience of the film is enormous.

Lucas is a director who has been characterized by his enormous use of practical effects in his films, as in Star Warshence is able to recognize the enormous effort involved in achieving such an iconic set design like that of Wicked.

Wicked has a vast future

The film has been a success, the reception by viewers has been excellent, but without a doubt has exceeded everyone's expectations.

Every time a legendary film director is able to recognize the work of a film it is good news, but having contacted Chu is clearly an indication that this film is not only a musical, but goes beyond that, and It is a pure and simple cinematographic work.. Wicked is likely to remain in the minds and hearts of viewers for a long time.

And of course, both Lucas and all the fans are excited for the next movie, Wicked: For GoodWell, everyone is dying to see how the rest of the story will fit through the visionary cinematic eye of Jon M. Chu.

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