Wicked is being adapted into a two-part cinematic musical. Helmed by director Jon M. Chu, the beloved Stephen Schwartz adaptation will star Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba, along with a bigger all-star Wicked cast. The production has been well under way with stunning photos from the set already released. After the Screen Actors Guild joined the writers on strike last week, causing a work stoppage on movie and TV productions, many wondered how it would affect Wicked’s filming and release schedule. Luckily, Chu provided a hopeful update.
The two strikes have shut down production on projects like Deadpool 3, American Horror Story, and almost every other project in production. Wicked has been actively filming across the pond, and the status of the film’s production became unknown as many wondered if the movie was able to finish shooting before the strike was called. While Chu revealed in his Instagram story post that Wicked did have to halt filming, he did offer good news about their filming status. He said:
