Wicked 2 Director Reveals if AI Was Used in the Sequel

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Jon M. Chu, the director of Wicked 2, has confirmed that the upcoming movie was made without using any artificial intelligence. He highlighted that all acting and visual elements were crafted by people, not computers. This announcement comes as excitement grows for the sequel.

Jon M. Chu says no generative AI was used while making Wicked 2

Jon M. Chu has confirmed that no artificial intelligence was used in making the movie Wicked: For Good. The director explained that the film was made using standard, traditional filmmaking techniques and relied entirely on human creativity.

In a recent interview with The Guardian, director Chu emphasized that no generative AI was used in the making of his film. He explained that all creative and technical aspects – including camera work, choreography, and actors’ performances – were done entirely by people.

You know, the director told me something really interesting. He said that if you notice little imperfections – a shaky camera, a dancer slightly offbeat, even a musician playing just a hair off-tempo – that’s intentional. He wants you to remember it wasn’t created by a machine, but by people. Those little ‘flaws,’ like a natural wrinkle in an actor’s face, are actually part of what the film is trying to say. It’s about embracing the human element, and he believes that’s a really important message.

Chu previously told Variety that the second movie is designed to feel like a direct continuation of the first. He explained that ‘Movie Two’ will be unforgettable and will always be connected to viewers’ experience of the original film.

The director said the new movie continues the story directly from where the first one left off, focusing on the established connections, struggles, and character growth. He described it as a culmination of everything the audience has seen – the friendships, the emotional moments, and the fantastical elements – all coming to a head.

As a huge film fan, I’m already counting down the days for the sequel! “Wicked: For Good” is set to hit theaters on November 21, 2025. The first “Wicked” movie, which came out in 2024 and starred Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, was a massive success – it even earned ten Academy Award nominations, which is incredible!

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2025-11-18 14:56