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Wicked Stars Dazzle at "For Good" Premiere
3 Dec
Summary
- Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performed "For Good" and "Get Happy."
- Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann flew from Tokyo to host the event.
- Director Jon M. Chu discussed the personal impact of making the film.
Universal Pictures hosted an exclusive event at Hollywood's The Aster to celebrate the upcoming "Wicked: For Good" film. The evening commenced with a screening of the movie's second installment at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatre, followed by an intimate reception. Attendees included A-listers like Charlize Theron, studio chairperson Donna Langley, and producer Marc Platt.
Following dinner and cocktails, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo surprised the audience with a live performance of "For Good" and "Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again." Director Jon M. Chu and host Baz Luhrmann introduced the musical performance. Luhrmann, who flew in from Tokyo, lauded the film's scale and cultural impact, emphasizing the challenges of live-action musical production.
Chu reflected on the deeply personal journey of directing "Wicked: For Good," noting that the film's themes of transformation and dreaming bigger resonated with him, especially during its challenging production amid global upheaval. He highlighted the collaborative spirit and the unique power of musicals to connect with audiences on a profound level.
