As a long-time musical theatre enthusiast with a soft spot for stories that delve into the complexities of friendship and the nuances of character, I am absolutely thrilled at the prospect of Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of “Wicked.” With my memories filled with countless performances of Rent and Les Misérables, I can confidently say that this film promises to bring a fresh perspective to an already beloved tale.
Although Director Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” won’t hit the screens until late November, here’s some enchanting fresh video that has us buzzing with excitement for this highly awaited movie of the year!
In the video featurette, Chu expresses that for him, “Wicked” fundamentally revolves around friendship. The two-part film is a lively exploration of two contrasting young women who initially dislike each other due to being forced roommates. It delves into the challenges of change, the complexity of individuals, and ultimately, their blossoming friendship.
The two young ladies in question are Elphaba, who has green skin and is considered an outcast, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, a well-known figure, portrayed by Ariana Grande. These women will eventually become renowned witches with ties to both good and evil, but before they reached such heights, they were initially hesitant friends during their time at the esteemed Shiz University. Their friendship appears unshakable… until Elphaba encounters The Not-so-Wonderful Wizard of Oz, played by Jeff Goldblum.
In Chu’s words, the friendship portrayed in the movie will infuse it with a touch of genuine human emotion, which resonates deeply and intimately with both parties involved.
For More on Wicked
1. As a devoted fan, I can’t help but share my excitement over Ariana Grande’s flawless performance on Hot Ones, where she discusses Wicked! If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check it out!
Watch a new Wicked featurette all about Elphaba and Glinda’s Friendship
Who stars in the Wicked film adaptation?
In Wicked, Erivo plays Elphaba, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West; Grande portrays Glinda, commonly referred to as Glinda the Good; Michelle Yeoh is Madame Morrible, the esteemed headmistress at Shiz University; Peter Dinklage takes on the role of Doctor Dillamond, a professor with hooves; Goldblum plays the Wizard of Oz who isn’t all he seems; Jonathan Bailey becomes Fiyero, a roguish prince; Ethan Slater is Boq, a kind-hearted Munchkin student; Marissa Bode is Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James play Pfannee and ShenShen, Glinda’s scheming allies; and Keala Settle introduces Coddle, a character exclusive to the movie.
Check out a new poster for the Wicked movie
When does Wicked open in theaters?
The initial installment of Universal’s “Wicked” two-part series hits the big screen this coming Friday, November 22nd. In contrast, the second part, titled simply “Part Two”, is set to have a grand cinematic release on November 26th, 2025.
Winnie Holzman, author of the original Broadway musical book, crafted the screenplays for both films. Meanwhile, Stephen Schwartz, responsible for the music, takes on an executive producer role together with David Nicksay and Jared LeBoff. Notably, theater veterans Marc Platt and David Stone resume their roles as producers from the stage version.
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