Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked Director Jon M. Chu to Cast Him

Lin-Manuel Miranda On Why He Wasn't Cast In ‘Wicked': "I Really Wanted To Do That Line"
Manuel Miranda is opening up about why he was ultimately not cast in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked. Jon M. Chu directed the movie musical, the filmmaker Miranda had worked with on the film version of In The Heights in 2021.
Lin-Manuel Miranda explains why he wasn't cast in Wicked
Lin-Manuel Miranda has explained why he wasn't cast in Wicked alongside Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who took on the roles of Elphaba and Galinda.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Explained Why He Really Wanted To Play A Munchkin In "Wicked," And The Reason He Wasn't Cast
One of those people who wanted to be in the film was Lin-Manuel Miranda, who tweeted (when it was announced that Daldry would be directing the movie) that he wanted to play the role of the Munchkin who yells, "Is it true you were her Friend?!":
Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked Director Jon M. Chu to Cast Him as a Munchkin in ‘Wicked’: ‘It Would’ve Been Distracting’
After Lin-Manuel Miranda collaborated with director Jon M. Chu on the 2021 movie musical “In The Heights,” the pair almost worked together on 2024’s biggest Broadway adaptation: “Wicked.” During a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,
Lin-Manuel Miranda Says He ‘Really Wanted' Munchkin Role in ‘Wicked'
The Hamilton creator praised the actress, Kirsty Anne Shaw, who went on to play the opening role, during The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Wicked Movie Role He Wanted, Why He Wasn't Cast
Lin-Manuel Miranda is not in the movie adaptation of Wicked, but he wanted to be. On a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Miranda clarified the Wicked casting rumors and explained how they’ve been “blown out of proportion.
Lin-Manuel Miranda 'Really Wanted' a Cameo in “Wicked, ”but Admits 'It Would've Been Distracting'
Miranda joked that he would have delivered the coveted line for the role "very Regina George 'Mean Girls,' " joking that he "didn't make the cut"

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10 Things 'Wicked' Does Better Than the Stage Musical
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Ariana Grande On Playing Glinda, The Oscars, What To Expect From ‘Wicked: For Good' And Why Singing ‘Titanic' Theme ‘My Heart Will Go On' Was A Big Mistake – …
With more than 90 million records (and counting) sold worldwide and 37 entries in the Guinness Book of World Records, along ...
'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo is feted as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo is being feted as Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year.
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‘Wicked’ cast and crew break down Ozdust Ballroom and Defying Gravity scenes
From shades of blue to spiral staircases, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jon M Chu and more of the Wicked creative team discuss how they put together two of the film's most pivotal scenes.
‘Wicked’ Production Designer Nathan Crowley on Planting Barley and 9 Million Tulips to Create Oz
The Oscar-nominated production designer was tasked with transporting audiences to the whimsical world using as little VFX as possible.
‘Wicked,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘The Substance’ Lead Critics Choice Awards, but ‘Anora’ Nabs Best Picture: Full Winners List
Wicked,” “Emilia Pérez,” and “The Substance” each triumphed with three wins at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards on ...
Death In Paradise season 14 episode 2 cast features Wicked, Coronation Street and Gangs of London stars
Death In Paradise season 14 is well underway now with newcomer DI Mervin Wilson firmly getting his feet under the table.
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Wicked Cast HILARIOUS Moments & Bloopers
Get ready to laugh out loud as we dive into the funniest bloopers and behind-the-scenes moments from the cast of Wicked! From ...