Jon M. Chu

Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky

Wondery

Society & Culture

4.6 • 728 Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2025

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

This week on Reclaiming, we are joined by visionary Director Jon M. Chu. Jon reflects on his extraordinary career path, delving into how themes of identity and representation have become cornerstones of his cinematic storytelling. We explore the creative processes behind the scenes of Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians, uncovering how these films evolved into the beloved classics we know today. Plus, Jon offers a glimpse into his highly anticipated Britney Spears biopic. Tune in for an enlightening and captivating discussion with one of Hollywood's most influential filmmakers.

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0:00.0	Wonderie Plus subscribers can listen to reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky early and ad-free right now.
0:06.3	Join Wonderly Plus in the Wondry app or on Apple Podcasts. Or you can listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.
0:19.4	Hi, today I spoke with director extraordinaire John Chu.
0:23.6	You probably know him from his movies Crazy Rich Asians, in the Heights, and most recently, The Smash Hit Wicked.
0:31.2	I wanted to talk to John to understand how identity informs so much of his storytelling.
0:37.0	And as we talked, I realized that all those things that we love about a John Chu movie,
0:42.1	curiosity, warmth, and magic, he truly embodies as a person.
0:47.5	Anyway, I hope you can find something in our chat to connect to,
0:50.4	and thanks so much for joining us on reclaiming.
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