Jon M. Chu
Several A-list actors and pop stars were reported to be "clamouring" to play Britney in the Wicked director's new movie about her life.
"This has been blown way out of proportion," the Hamilton creator claimed.
The Oscar nominee was hands on when it came to bringing the iconic musical theatre character to the big screen.
The much-loved movie musical has scored 10 nominations at this year's Academy Awards.
Director Jon M Chu apparently received "many calls" from one Wicked superfan about appearing in the film.
The filmmaker is sticking to his guns, no matter what fans of the musical have to say about it.
And the singer herself is going to be "very involved" in bringing her story to life.
Wicked Part 2 has undergone one major tweak before it hits cinemas next year.
Here's a helpful guide for anyone already counting down the days until their next visit to Oz.
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