First Official "Wicked" Photos Debut Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda

The "Wicked" movies will be directed by Chu, who has an impressive record of hits. He directed 2018's "Crazy Rich Asians" and helmed the 2021 movie musical "In the Heights."

Producer Marc Platt is also attached to the project; his son is actor Ben Platt, who could potentially pop up in the film.