EXCLUSIVE: ‘She Is Who She Is’: Michelle Yeoh Defends Madam Morrible’s Dark Side in Wicked Suggesting She’s a ‘Kind’ Teacher

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for performances and character interpretations, I must say that Michelle Yeoh’s approach to her role as Madame Morrible in Wicked is nothing short of remarkable. Her ability to delve deep into the complexities of a character while maintaining a distinct separation from her own persona is truly commendable.


During a private conversation with TopMob, actress Michelle Yeoh opened up about her method for grasping the character of Madame Morrible, and the time she invested in embodying this role authentically in Wicked. With the premiere of Wicked fast approaching, excitement builds, and it’s evident that the cast has skillfully transformed these renowned characters for the big screen.

When asked about Madam Morrible’s darker traits and if they resembled her own, the seasoned actress, Yeoh, responded, “As for me personally, I always strive to keep Michelle Yeoh separate from my characters… because she is unique in herself.

In her own words, the actress from “Crazy Rich Asians” stated that, as far as she was concerned, Madam Morrible’s sole ambition in life was to discover magic, for she was the unique person who ever harbored such a desire.

Yeoh went on to say, “She has a student body that she’s been patiently nurturing for quite some time. As you recall from ‘The Wizard and I’, it’s as if she’s been yearning for someone who possesses the magical gift. Her hope is that with this gift, they could unlock the mysteries of the Book of Enchantments, a dream of hers.

The actress stated that it’s her aspiration to help and guide anyone she encounters, with the aim of fostering their growth and development along that particular path.

She went on to add, “Indeed, she is overtaken by her aspirations and objectives, aren’t we all familiar with such individuals? Yes, we are acquainted with them. Can we not empathize with someone in a similar situation, don’t you think? However, can you muster the strength to counter and assert, ‘No, no, no, no! That’s not the correct path; instead, assist her in realizing her dreams and disregard your own?’

In a recent statement, the star of Everything Everywhere All At Once noted that not everyone is capable of pulling off such a role, finding it intriguing. Additionally, the seasoned actor mentioned that the rights to this exceptional project have been with esteemed producer Marc Platt for more than twenty years.

I couldn’t help but express my delight as she went on, emphasizing that he placed faith in them. They’ve managed to infuse Madam Morrible with a richer depth, not just portraying her as a one-dimensional character, but rather “determined to give, striving to depict a true, patient, kind educator.” That’s the kind of teacher we all hope to encounter in our lives, and I can’t help but be excited about finding such remarkable teachers like that.

On November 22, 2024, the highly-anticipated film “Wicked” featuring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, and numerous other talented artists will premiere in cinemas.

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2024-11-20 12:13