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James Cameron Eyes Future for Wicked Musical Adaptation

11/28/2025

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James Cameron, the filmmaker behind the Avatar franchise, revealed he nearly directed a Wicked film, a project he envisions as a significant event with large budgets and audiences.
He could not find the right song for the adaptation.
He has not ruled out making a Wicked musical in the future.
The Wicked adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, has box office success.

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Story summary

James Cameron, the filmmaker behind the Avatar franchise, revealed he nearly directed a Wicked film, a project he envisions as a significant event with large budgets and audiences.
He could not find the right song for the adaptation.
He has not ruled out making a Wicked musical in the future.
The Wicked adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, has box office success.