As a gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in the magical world of Oz, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming movie adaptation of Wicked! Growing up, the original Wizard of Oz was a staple of my childhood, but it wasn’t until I stumbled upon the Broadway musical that I truly fell in love with this enchanting tale. The musical’s powerful message of friendship, self-discovery, and standing up for what’s right resonated deeply with me, and I found myself eagerly awaiting any news about a film adaptation.
For nearly two decades, a film version of “Wicked” has been in the works, and now, it seems to be approaching. This film is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West”, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande portraying Elphaba and Galinda, characters later recognized as the witches from “The Wizard of Oz”. The “Wicked” musical, which premiered on Broadway in 2003, has since become a cherished part of musical theater, generating over $1 billion in total revenue on Broadway by 2016. There has been speculation about whether the original Broadway cast, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, might be involved in the film adaptation, and it appears that we may soon find out.
A fresh trailer for the Wicked film showcases unseen clips, offering peeks at the cast and team behind the scenes on set. In a group moment with Elphaba and Galinda surrounded by Oz residents, one tall blonde-wigged extra could potentially be Chenoweth, sparking fan theories that Chenoweth, who initially played Galinda, might show up in the movie as Grande’s Galinda’s mother. Chenoweth herself has hinted at a possible cameo, telling ET, “we’ll have to wait and see.”
It appears as though Kristin Chenoweth is visible in the latest featurette for ‘Wicked’ ??
— Wicked Updates ? (@wicked_updates) August 21, 2024
What Is Wicked About?
Wicked is a prequel to the renowned events of The Wizard of Oz, and it narrates the tale of two unusual companions, Elphaba (later known as the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (who later becomes Glinda the Good Witch). These characters face challenges due to their contrasting personalities and viewpoints, competition over a mutual love-interest, resistance against the Wizard’s corrupt regime, and eventually, Elphaba’s public downfall. The cast includes Ariana Grande portraying Galinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, Peter Dinklage as Dr. Dillamond, Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Pfannee and ShenShen, Marissa Bode as Elphaba’s sister Nessarose, Keala Settle as Miss Coddle, Aaron Teoh as Avaric and Colin Michael Carmichael as Professor Nikidik.
In her social media post, Ariana Grande expressed her admiration for the massive team behind the film, stating that they worked tirelessly in every department. She praised them for creating a consistently safe, kind, and inspiring environment during the production that lasted over a year. She also mentioned how, despite the grand scale of the project, it managed to feel intimate and welcoming. She credited director Jon M. Chu for this unique atmosphere. She shared her anticipation for telling stories about the experience but lamented that she won’t be working with the crew every day anymore. Lastly, she expressed gratitude for their brilliance and the support they provided throughout the journey.
Wicked will now be released exclusively in theaters on November 22nd.
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2024-08-22 07:40