Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Recreated The Famous Wicked Poster, And Fans Are Freaking Out

As a gamer with over 20 years of experience under my belt, I can say that this latest news about the Wicked movie has sent my heart soaring higher than any virtual dragon I’ve ever slayed! Growing up, I remember countless nights spent poring over the script and soundtrack of the original Broadway musical, dreaming of the day I could see it live. Now, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo stepping into the roles of Elphaba and Glinda respectively, it feels like all those dreams are coming true.


The long-awaited premiere date for “Wicked” is just about here! With its approaching debut on the 2024 movie schedule, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are giving “Wicked” enthusiasts a fantastic blast from Broadway’s past. In an affectionate gesture, these two sensational artists have recreated the original poster of one of the most cherished modern musicals, leaving fans absolutely thrilled!

Cynthia Erivo shared an Instagram post with an image showing Erivo and Grande fully in character as Elphaba and Glinda. The vibrant recreation is a perfect nod to the iconic image, channeling the original Wicked poster that every theater fan will immediately recognize.

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Fans immediately flooded the comments, expressing excitement and emotions over the Wicked cast member’s homage to the iconic Broadway artwork. The response was nothing short of overwhelming, with many sharing how this image alone has reignited their anticipation for the upcoming film. One fan account commented:

The iconic poster has been re-created!!!!!! 💚🩷

The fan account @ariananews was clearly excited to see two of the biggest stars take on these roles. They added:

NO WAY, Y’ALL RECREATED IT 😭😭😭 BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!!! 💚💗

Wicked fans have always shown intense love for the musical, and the reactions prove it. User @eternalglinda summed up the excitement, saying:

this is so iconic…. im gagged

Actor @jelanialladin echoed the collective anticipation. He commented:

What we’ve been waiting for. Iconic on SIGHT.

Instagram user @figueirass took it a step further, unable to contain their excitement. According to them:

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY ICONIC IM SCREAMING 💚🩷🫧

Recently, Universal unveiled a sensational new promotional poster for an upcoming movie, and exciting updates about its soundtrack have been disclosed. In case you’ve been out of the loop, the highly anticipated musical “Wicked” is being divided into two films. The first part will premiere in theaters next month, which places it side by side with “Gladiator II.” Part 2 won’t make its way to cinemas until the latter part of 2025. Furthermore, we now have the list of songs for Part 1, adding even more excitement on top of the buzz created by that striking poster!

Rest assured, fans, you’ll find no fresh tunes in “Wicked: Part 1”. Not a single cherished Broadway track has been omitted either. In fact, the music sequence remains identical to the stage show, preserving the original charm.

If you’ve been wondering how Part 1 might conclude, given that the initial trailer included significant scenes from the second half of the musical, the tracklist gives a strong indication of a satisfying conclusion. In line with its Broadway counterpart, Elphaba’s powerful “Defying Gravity” will mark the end of the first movie, underscoring a fitting finale.

Initially, director Jon M. Chu intended to divide the nearly three-hour Broadway musical “Wicked” into two films, but not everyone is convinced by this decision. Fans have raised questions about whether splitting the musical into two movies is an appropriate choice, given that fitting the entire storyline into a single film can be challenging. However, other adaptations have successfully managed to do so. The dedication and precision in promoting the film, such as the stunning new poster, demonstrate the team’s passion for the material. This level of care should help alleviate some fans’ concerns. It certainly does for me.

The beginning of “Wicked” hits cinemas on November 22nd, and although I was already looking forward to the movie, this fresh poster has significantly increased my anticipation for our journey back to the magical realm of Oz.

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2024-10-09 18:08