Film musicals are a tried and true style, and Jon M. Chu’s Depraved (which is streaming with a Peacock subscription) was one other massive hit. The Oscar-nominated challenge was a field workplace and important success, however solely tailored the primary act of Stephen Schwartz’ blockbuster stage musical. And the prolific composer just lately spoke in regards to the stress of attempting to ship in the identical manner with For Good.
What we find out about Depraved: For Good is pretty restricted, however it’s anticipated to convey the present’s second act to life on the large display (in addition to comprise some new Depraved songs). Schwartz spoke to Selection in regards to the standing of the forthcoming sequel, providing:
We try to maintain our heads down and focus as a result of there’s a whole lot of work to do, however it’s thrilling, and it’s each encouraging that the primary movie was so effectively acquired and intimidating. We’ve quite a bit to reside as much as. I can’t deny feeling some stress due to that, however that’s what they name a very good drawback to have.
This sounds about proper. Depraved was a success on the field workplace, and was additionally embraced by moviegoers and critics alike. Add in nominations from Awards Season, and there are some massive sneakers to fill in For Good. Fortunately it is the identical workforce behind the sequel and each films had been filmed collectively within the mist of the pandemic, and we can’t have to attend very lengthy earlier than we see this movie adaptation’s conclusion.
Because the legendary Broadway songwriter mentions, having this kind of good will with the followers is an efficient drawback for Depraved: For Good to have. Moderately than an offbeat musical, Chu was tasked with adapting a beloved world sensation for the display with Depraved. And whereas the hardcore followers like myself had the potential to be disillusioned, by and huge the primary film was embraced by cinephiles and theater of us alike.
In fact, the Loopy Wealthy Asians filmmaker has confirmed his capacity to tackle visually beautiful tales, and artfully introduced the In The Heights film to life previous to Depraved. The stress is on for the sequel, however fortunately manufacturing occurred on each elements concurrently. So the identical inventive spirit is probably going in each initiatives due to the solid and crew.
As beforehand talked about, For Good is anticipated to debut some new songs, which ought to assist it stand aside from the stage manufacturing. The main points of those debut tracks are at the moment a thriller, however followers are additionally trying ahead to favorites like “The Depraved Witch of The East” and “Thank Goodness.”
All might be revealed when Depraved: For Good arrives November twenty first as a part of the 2025 film launch checklist. And the stress to ship a second time would possibly assist get much more eyes on the follow-up.