Jon M. Chu Secures First-Look Film and TV Deal with Paramount Skydance
Jon M. Chu has made a significant move in his career by signing a multi-year first-look film and TV deal with Paramount Skydance. This arrangement underscores his growing influence in Hollywood, particularly after his recent success with the musical film “Wicked: For Good.”
Details of the Deal
The agreement with Paramount Skydance will span three years, beginning on January 2. As part of this deal, Chu and his production company, Electric Somewhere, will operate from the Paramount lot. They will collaborate closely with key executives at Paramount, including:
- Dana Goldberg – Co-chair, Paramount Pictures
- Josh Greenstein – Co-chair, Paramount Pictures
- Don Granger – President, Motion Picture Group
- Matt Thunell – President, Paramount Television Studios
Chu’s Recent Success
Before partnering with Paramount, Chu directed “Wicked: For Good,” which is enjoying exceptional box office success and receiving critical acclaim. The film has amassed over $756 million globally, making it the highest-grossing adaptation of a Broadway musical. The follow-up to this success, currently running, set a record for the largest global opening for a Broadway-based film and ranks as the second-highest domestic opening of the year.
Box Office Achievements
As of now, “Wicked: For Good” has generated:
- Global earnings: $393.3 million
- Domestic earnings: $270 million
- International earnings: $122 million
Its success has led to nominations and accolades, solidifying its place among the year’s best films as recognized by the National Board of Review.
Future Projects
Following “Wicked,” Chu is set to direct several high-profile projects. Among them are:
- A biopic on Britney Spears at Universal
- A live-action “Hot Wheels” movie at Warner Bros.
- An animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” featuring Ariana Grande and Josh Gad
- A stage-to-screen adaptation of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
Jon M. Chu is represented by UTA, Artists First, and the law firm Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson and Christopher, LLP, along with ID PR. This new partnership with Paramount Skydance marks a pivotal moment in his flourishing career, and audiences eagerly anticipate the forthcoming projects.
