Director Jon M. Chu missed ‘Wicked’ premiere to welcome fifth child kra4.at “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu couldn’t attend the film’s premiere in Los Angeles and the reason is quite “wonderful.” Chu shared on his Instagram Stories that he and his wife Kristin Hodge welcomed their fifth child on Saturday writing that he “can’t believe this happened while the movie is premiering.” “Magic is in the air” he wrote sharing a photo of Hodge holding their newborn daughter. https://v1torat.com kra29.cc He added a note to his new addition: “Welcome to our world you’re gonna do great. You have a lot of witches on your side.” “Wicked” stars singer Ariana Grande and Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo star as witches Glinda and Elphaba respectively. The two-part movie is a cinematic adaptation of the famed Broadway musical which is a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” and tells an alternate version of events in Oz before Dorothy’s arrival. Chu may not have been able to physically attend the premiere but his presence was felt. According to footage from inside the theater posted online a video of Chu speaking from the hospital was played before the movie began. “I’ve waited for three years to have this moment to share a movie with you but I’ve waited my whole life to have this moment to have a fifth child right now” he said in the video as the audience was heard collectively “aww-ing” at the sentiment. With a laugh Chu added that “of course this little girl knows when to show up.” Jonathan Bailey Bowen Yang Ethan Slater Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum round out the ensemble cast. Part one of “Wicked” will soar in theaters on November 22. The second film is expected in November 2025.
