Among the film’s nominations were best picture, Cynthia Erivo for best actress, Ariana Grande for best supporting actress, best costume design and best original score. However, Jon M. Chu was shut out of the directing category.

Members of the cast were delightfully surprised. Ariana Grande—who is nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role—expressed her tearful appreciation of the nomination. It will surely be a season of celebration for many of the stars of Wicked,

Oscars nominations brought a mix of joy and sorrow to the cast of Wicked. The John M. Chu-helmed movie musical has received 10 nominations, including several in major categories.

The Palo Alto-born director had a lot to celebrate Thursday morning after his musical fantasy film scored a nomination for the top prize at the Academy Awards.

Wicked' swept the box office and potentially the upcoming Academy Awards with 10 nominations. However, one snub has the cast "crying." Director Jon M. Chu was noticeably missing from the film's group of 10 nominations and Michelle Yeoh stopped by 'The View' to spill on how the cast has reacted.

Michelle Yeoh has revealed the cast of 'Wicked' have been "crying" after the film's director Jon M. Chu failed to receive a nod in the Oscars nominations despite the movie landing a slot in the Best Picture category amid a slew of other nominations.