Filmmaker Jon M Chu has spoken out about the long-awaited movie, which stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
The pair dazzled in a series of behind-the-scenes snaps from the set of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
“Nerves and fear have gotten in the way of sharing all of who I am, and today with Pride and with wonderful people beside me I’m sharing a little more.”
The show's resident judge will miss Saturday's show after testing positive for Covid.
The Harriet star is the only Black actor nominated in the acting categories for the 2020 Oscars.