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James Cameron Almost Directed Wicked Musical
27 Nov
Summary
- Director James Cameron almost directed the Wicked movie musical adaptation.
- Cameron revealed his interest in the project around 15 years ago.
- He cited Wizard of Oz as a favorite film influencing his decision.
Director James Cameron, famed for his "Avatar" series, recently disclosed that he was once in contention to direct the film adaptation of the musical "Wicked." This revelation came about 15 years ago when Cameron was exploring projects outside his "blue period." He shared his fondness for "The Wizard of Oz," which inspired his interest in "Wicked."
Cameron confirmed discussions with Universal Pictures regarding his potential take on the musical. However, he admitted that he "couldn't find the song," indicating a creative hurdle that prevented him from moving forward. Despite this past experience, Cameron left the door open to directing a musical in the future, referencing his favorite film, "The Wizard of Oz."
The "Wicked" story has a long development history, with various actresses previously considered for adaptations. Ultimately, it evolved into a successful Broadway musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. The upcoming film adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu, will explore the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and Glinda.
