Adam McKay, the director of Don’t Look Up, claims if America keeps going on what he called the “right-wing” path, movies like Wicked could be “banned in 3 to 5 years.”
“On a pure storytelling level, ‘Wicked Part 1’ is right up there as one of the most radical big studio Hollywood movies ever made,” he wrote on X.
“I know ‘Part 2’ swings back to the center a bit, but ‘Part 1’ is nakedly about radicalization in the face of careerism, fascism, [and] propaganda.”
“What’s really striking about ‘Wicked Part 1’ is that it’s coming out NOW when America has never been more right-wing and propagandized,” the filmmaker continued.
“And yes, I know the theatrical production and the book are much older, so part of the timing is a coincidence, but still…I think you’ll be shocked. If America keeps going on the track it is, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the movie banned in 3 to 5 years.”
The film is “VERY radical,” and the co-lead star, Ariana Grande, is an “incredible” actress. “It’s as good a performance as you’ll find in any genre,” Adam shared.
Wicked is running in theaters now, as Part Two will be out in 2025.
