'Wicked' musical is coming to big screen

It looks like it's finally happening: "Wicked" is on its way to the big screen. Folks from the musical have already met with filmmakers, and it looks like Universal will try and get this one into production fast.

Deadline says several directors have already warmed up to the project, including J.J. Abrams, James Mangold, Ryan Murphy and Rob Marshall. Whoever ends up doing it, these are interesting choices!

"Wicked" the musical is based on Gregory Maguire's novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West." I had the chance to catch it on Broadway a few years ago, and yes, it's a cool story.

With such big names interested in developing the project, I have high hopes it will turn out well. Mangold directed "Walk the Line," while Murphy created "Glee." Marshall helmed "Chicago."

Abrams seems an odd pick, but it's nonetheless an interesting one. He's been directing some very entertaining flicks, and I definitely would want to check out how he'd handle such a material.