Inside the Making of Wicked: For Good — Alice Brooks & Dana Fox on Filming 2 Movies at Once

Go behind the scenes of "Wicked: For Good" with cinematographer Alice Brooks and co-writer/executive producer Dana Fox, who share the emotional, creative, and technical journey behind bringing this once-in-a-generation musical to the screen. From shooting both Wicked films simultaneously to building 17 soundstages, 73 sets, and even a full lake, Alice and Dana reveal how director Jon M. Chu’s vision shaped every frame, every emotional beat, and every choice on set.

Hear how they balanced fan expectations, honored the legacy of "Wicked" and "The Wizard of Oz", and created a visual and emotional arc that spans five hours of filmmaking. They discuss the intense pressure, the highs and lows of a five-year journey, the family sacrifices behind the scenes, and why the film became one of the most meaningful experiences of their careers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Alice and Jon Chu built the visual language for Wicked using emotional “anchor words”
Why they shot "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good" at the same time — sometimes switching movies within a single day
The story behind developing new lenses inspired by classic films like "The English Patient" and "Empire Strikes Back"
How the creative team protected the tone, themes, and emotional legacy of the original stage musical and The Wizard of Oz
The moment a young fan told Alice, “I’m Elphaba too” — and why it changed her understanding of the film’s responsibility to future generations

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