Alisha Weir Breaks Silence on Dorothy Casting Rumors in Wicked Sequel!

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As a passionate cinephile, I’m thoroughly captivated by the ongoing success story of “Wicked” during this awards season. The cinematic adaptation of the musical has been showered with accolades, including a whopping 10 nominations for the 2025 Oscars, with Best Picture being one of them. Yet, fans can’t seem to get enough and are already eagerly anticipating the sequel, titled “Wicked: For Good.”

There’s been quite a buzz surrounding Dorothy’s role in the upcoming film, and recently, there have been whispers about who might bring her character to life. One actress who has been rumored for the part is now sharing her thoughts on it.

The star under discussion is Alisha Weir, an Irish actress who left a mark in horror cinema with the 2024 release of the vampire film titled Abigail. Rumors started circulating about her potentially playing the renowned character Dorothy Gale, coinciding with the premiere of the first Wicked movie. These rumors gained traction due to Weir’s attendance at the film’s red carpet event. Lately, she has been asked directly about these whispers, and it seems that she found them quite overwhelming.

When I laid eyes on it, I couldn’t help but exclaim, ‘This is utterly amazing!’ It quickly took off like wildfire across social media, with everyone inquiring about it. To think of such an opportunity is simply delightful. As a die-hard Wicked fan, I had the pleasure of watching the initial production with my loved ones. And let me tell you, I’m a huge admirer of Jon Chu’s artistic vision, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo. If given the chance, that would truly be an exciting experience.

If the teen actress portrayed Dorothy in a news interview, she appeared to remain composed. While actors often learn how to handle interviews, there’s a chance she might have been acting coy. However, it remains uncertain if the actress from ‘Don’t Leave Home’ will genuinely wear the silver slippers for the upcoming adaptation of ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

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Alisha Weir could be an excellent choice for the role, given her impressive track record. In the title role of “Abigail“, she demonstrated a strong on-screen presence. Moreover, she is familiar with musicals, having headlined “Matilda: The Musical” and earning acclaim for her performance. This suggests that Weir’s talents would likely benefit Jon M. Chu and his team.

Regarding the director, he’s taken great care when revealing details about the sequel to the blockbuster movie “Wicked“. What we do know is that the film was simultaneously made with its predecessor and is now being edited. Additionally, it’s anticipated to include two fresh songs, as well as familiar melodies from the critically-acclaimed stage production. In a conversation with TopMob, Chu also hinted at Ms. Gale’s role in the film, confirming that she’ll be part of the cast, but leaving us curious about her part in the narrative.

Ariana Grande hinted that “Wicked: For Good” deviates from the original film by focusing on the consequences of decisions made by characters like Elphaba and Glinda. Therefore, when Dorothy arrives in Oz, there’s bound to be some tension. As for who will take on the roles, fans will have to stay tuned to find out if those brief scenes in the trailers were indeed filmed by Alisha Weir.

Right now, you can purchase “Wicked” digitally, and later on, it will become streamable with a Peacock subscription. Moreover, “Wicked: For Good” is scheduled to hit theaters on November 21, 2025, as part of the upcoming cinema lineup.

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2025-02-17 01:38