Jon M. Chu defends 'Wicked' visuals amid backlighting criticism: 'I think the movie is absolutely gorgeous'

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cynthia erivo and ariana grande as elphaba and glinda in wicked. erivo is painted green and wearing a black dress and hat, while grande has blonde hair and is wearing a pink dress
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in "Wicked."

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13 'Wicked' filming secrets, including the memorable moment that Ariana Grande ad-libbed

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"Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

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14 'Wicked' easter eggs you may have missed, from big cameos to subtle 'Wizard of Oz' references

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cynthia erivo as elphaba in wicked. she's painted green and is wearing a black dress, with her hair styled in microbraids braided into one larger braid over her right shoulder. her hands are outstretched, and her expression is intent
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in "Wicked."

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'Wicked' vs. 'Gladiator II': If you see only one movie this weekend, the choice is clear

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left: cynthia erivo and ariana grande holding hands and smiling as elphaba and glinda in wicked; right: paul mescal as lucius in gladiator in armor
"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are in theaters this weekend.

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Here's how 'Wicked' pays homage to the original Broadway musical in a star-studded cameo

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cynthia erivo as elphaba in wicked. she's painted green and is wearing a black dress, with her hair styled in microbraids braided into one larger braid over her right shoulder. her hands are outstretched, and her expression is intent
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in "Wicked."

Universal Pictures

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