Adam McKay says ‘Wicked’ fans may want to see the movie ASAP … because he worries politicians may try to ban it for its message.
The Oscar-winning writer and director on Monday called the hit film based on the Broadway musical one of the most radical big-budget films Hollywood has ever seen, claiming it’s “about radicalization in the face of careerism, fascism, propaganda.”
He compares the film to other progressive films such as Bridge over the River Kwai, The Sound of Music, The Searchers and Citizen Kane.
McKay then makes a bold claim…saying the way the US is trending politically, he wouldn’t be surprised if the film is banned in three to five years, given the way American politics is going.
Of course, many online were incredulous…saying there was no way a movie, especially a musical like Wicked, would ever be banned.
But McKay persisted … saying that people who think there’s no way certain movies or books can be banned are not seeing the whole picture.
“Wicked” has resonated with audiences since its release in late November… Grossing nearly $600 million internationally — and part 2 of the story will be released late next year.
Just like the musical, the film deals with themes of racism and discrimination…the characters being prejudiced against Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, because of her green skin.
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Conservatives Online blow up the British Film Council “woke up” to the film’s disclaimer last month… so there’s already a backlash among some.
And it seems Adam is convinced that American audiences won’t be allowed to watch it at all any time soon.
