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James Cameron Almost Directed Wicked, Eyes Future Musicals

12/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

James Cameron, filmmaker, revealed on The Town with Matt Belloni that he nearly directed a Wicked adaptation 15 years ago.
He loves the story and cites The Wizard of Oz as his favorite movie.
He met Universal Pictures but walked away because he couldn't find the song.
Cameron remains open to directing a musical in the future, and is focused on December 19, 2025 release of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

History

Historical Context

Universal Pictures began developing a film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked in 2008, following the success of the stage version, which premiered in 2003. The musical, based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, explores themes of good and evil in the Land of Oz. The film adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu, was released in two parts, with the first part debuting on November 22, 2024.

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Story summary

James Cameron, filmmaker, revealed on The Town with Matt Belloni that he nearly directed a Wicked adaptation 15 years ago.
He loves the story and cites The Wizard of Oz as his favorite movie.
He met Universal Pictures but walked away because he couldn't find the song.
Cameron remains open to directing a musical in the future, and is focused on December 19, 2025 release of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

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