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In a surprising twist, it was revealed that George Lucas reached out to John M. Chu after seeing Wicked, praising the director for his work on the film. During an appearance on CBS Mornings, Chu recounted how Lucas personally called him from a mall, expressing his appreciation for the effort that went into creating the musical adaptation. This open admiration stands in stark contrast to Lucas's typically subdued reactions to the Disney-led Star Wars films, leading many to ponder what it might mean for the filmmakers and Disney as a whole.