Jon M. Chu MissesWickedL.A. Premiere for Birth of 5th Baby: 'There Was a Change of Plans'

Mar. 15, 2025

Kristin Hodge and Jon M. Chu.Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

Jon M. Chu’sfamily is growing!

“This movie has always moved in mysterious ways,” Chu wrote alongside a photo of a black-and-green friendship bracelet (which read “Defy Gravity”) sitting on a table in a hospital room.

“Today is a day I’ve been dreaming about for a long time. Two babies (a movie and a little girl) all at one time and I truly couldn’t be happier I won’t be able to be at theWickedPremiere tonight with all of you,” he continued.

Chu’s IG Stories post.Jon M. Chu/Instagram

Jon M. Chu/Instagram

In a separate Instagram Stories. post, Chu snapped a photo of his suit wrapped in a garment bag and joked: “Should I just wear the suit for the birth?”

Chu’s second Stories post.Jon M. Chu/Instagram

“I could leave tonight — you never know — so we got to get this thing started,” he said, adding that this is his “third kid duringWicked.”

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In 2021, Chu announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he was stepping down from directing the Disney+Willowseries after the production schedule moved amid the COVID-19 health crisis. He alsorevealed that his wife was expectingtheir third child that summer.

“As you may know,Willowhas been one of my favorite movies since I was a child, so I’m devastated that I won’t be able to work with some of my heroes old and new,” Chu added, naming producers and writers involved with the series. “Like a kid seeingWillowfor the first time in the ’80s, I will look forward to watching this magical new world unfold as a very enthusiastic fan. And boy do they have an adventure in store for you! I can’t wait for you all to experience it soon.”

source: people.com