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  • Michelle Yeoh Says Wicked Cast Were ‘Crying’ Over Director Jon M. Chu’s Oscar Snub


    Michelle Yeoh is reacting to Wicked‘s 10 Academy Awards nominations — and one category where it missed the cut.

    Yeoh, 62, appeared on The View on Thursday, Jan. 23 to promote her new Star Trek movie Star Trek: Section 31, just after this year’s Oscar nominations were announced. Yeoh’s costars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both received nominations for their acting and the film is also among this year’s 10 Best Picture nominees, giving the Wicked team a reason to celebrate. Still, they wish their director Jon M. Chu was recognized.

    “We are all crying with joy, but we must say we are also crying because Jon M. Chu and Alice Brooks, our [director of photography], were not nominated,” Yeoh said, when asked whether she had spoken with Grande, 31, and Erivo, 38, since their nominations were announced. “But the rest of us are celebrating — Best Picture, costume, hair. It is major.”

    After The View cohost Ana Navarro remarked, “This is the second time they’ve passed over Jon Chu. He should have been nominated for In the Heights,” Yeoh said, “Yes, I agree with you!”

    Michelle Yeoh and Jon M. Chu on April 10, 2024.

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    Chu, 45, was left out of the five-person Best Director field at this year’s Oscars; Sean Baker (Anora), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), James Mangold (A Complete Unknown), Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez) and Coralie Fargeat (The Substance) make up the nominee field for that category. In total, Wicked is tied with The Brutalist for the second-most nominations among any movie this year; Emilia Pérez received 13 total nominations and leads the field.

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    “He is incredibly brilliant, and all of the other nominations stems from Jon,” Grande told Variety in a Jan. 23 interview, when asked for her take on why Chu did not receive a Best Director nomination. “I know he feels like seeing Wicked be celebrated is a celebration of him as well. We just got off Facetime, and I told him how much I love him, and the truth, which is that absolutely none of this could have happened without his leadership, brilliance, empathy and thoughtfulness.”

    Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jon M. Chu, Marc Platt and Jeff Goldblum on Jan. 5, 2025.

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    Erivo also shouted out Chu in an Instagram post she shared in reaction to her own nomination; she would become an EGOT honoree if she wins the Best Actress award. “Thank you @jonmchu, our fearless leader whose kindness provided us with the room to play, you are deserving of all good things and I’m lucky to call you my brother,” she wrote in a caption.

    Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars ceremony, which will air live from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and Hulu.





    Michelle Yeoh, star of the upcoming film “Wicked,” revealed that the cast was left in tears over director Jon M. Chu’s Oscar snub.

    In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Yeoh expressed her disappointment over Chu not receiving a nomination for his work on the highly anticipated film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical.

    “We were all crying when we found out that Jon didn’t get the recognition he deserves,” Yeoh shared. “His vision and dedication to bringing ‘Wicked’ to life were truly phenomenal, and it’s a shame that he wasn’t acknowledged by the Academy.”

    Chu, known for his work on films like “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights,” has received critical acclaim for his ability to bring diverse and inclusive stories to the big screen. Many fans and colleagues were shocked and disappointed by his omission from this year’s Best Director category.

    Despite the snub, Yeoh remains hopeful that Chu’s talent and hard work will be recognized in the future. “Jon is a true visionary and a master storyteller,” she said. “I have no doubt that he will continue to create groundbreaking and impactful films that will inspire audiences for years to come.”

    “Wicked” is set to hit theaters in December 2023, and fans are eagerly anticipating Chu’s unique take on the beloved musical. While the Oscar snub may have been a disappointment, the cast and crew remain confident in Chu’s abilities and are excited to see his vision come to life on the big screen.

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  • Cynthia Erivo reacts to director Jon M. Chu’s Oscar snub despite film getting 10 nominations | Hollywood


    Jan 25, 2025 08:37 PM IST

    Cynthia Erivo was nominated in the Best Actress category for her work as Elphaba in Wicked. The actor has now questioned director Jon M. Chu’s snub.

    Cynthia Erivo is basking in the massive success of her latest release Wicked, and her nomination for an Academy Award in the Best Actress category. The film scored an impressive 10 nods, including one for Best Picture. However, director Jon M. Chu was shut out in the Best Director category, a fact that is still not sitting well with the actor. In an interview with Variety at the Sundance Film Festival, the actor shared her thoughts on the snub. (Also read:

    Jon M. Chu and Cynthia Erivo at the Variety presents The Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors To Watch Brunch. Kevin Winter/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by KEVIN WINTER / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

    What Cynthia said about the snub

    During the chat, when Cynthia was asked about Jon M. Chu not getting into the top five, the actor said: “I don’t know. I wish people understood just how much work has to go into creating a big, giant behemoth like Wicked. None of that can happen without his vision. It just isn’t possible. He is the who can see who is right for this, who cast us in these roles, who asked for nine million tulips, who says he wants to build a real set so it feels embedded in reality. It’s him! He says he wants the camera right in Elphaba’s face when she walks down the steps in the Ozdust Ballroom. There is a kind of vision that you have to have in order to be in control of something that could run away from you very quickly if you don’t know what to do.”

    She went on to add, “I think he is an exquisite director. The people that he put in charge of every department! That also takes skill.”

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    The ones who were nominated in the Best Director category include Sean Baker for Anora, Coralie Fargeat for The Substance, Brady Corbet for The Brutalist, James Mangold for A Complete Unknown, and Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez.

    Wicked, the first of two Universal Pictures films based on a Broadway prequel to The Wizard of Oz, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the story of a misunderstood, green-skinned student of magic who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked also stars Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh and Ethan Slater in pivotal roles.

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    Cynthia Erivo, the talented actress and singer known for her powerful performances, has expressed her disappointment over director Jon M. Chu’s Oscar snub despite their film receiving 10 nominations. The film, which was a critical and commercial success, was widely praised for its direction and storytelling.

    In a recent interview, Erivo shared her thoughts on the snub, saying, “It’s disheartening to see such a talented director like Jon M. Chu overlooked by the Academy. His vision and passion brought this film to life, and he truly deserved to be recognized for his work.”

    Erivo also praised Chu’s dedication to the project and his ability to create a vibrant and engaging world on screen. She expressed hope that Chu’s talent and hard work will be acknowledged in the future, and that he will continue to create groundbreaking films that resonate with audiences.

    Despite the disappointment over Chu’s Oscar snub, Erivo remains grateful for the recognition the film has received, and is proud to have been a part of such a special project. She hopes that the film’s success will open doors for more diverse and inclusive stories to be told in Hollywood.

    As fans continue to show their support for Chu and the film, it is clear that his impact on the industry is undeniable, and his talent will continue to shine in the years to come.

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