Wicked — Official Teaser

added: Sun, Feb 11th '24

The Tony-winning musical "Wicked" is the latest Broadway sensation to transition from the stage to the screen. And now fans can get a first glimpse at the much-awaited film adaptation. This epic rendition featuring the acting and singing talents of Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande.

Set in the enchanting land of Oz, "Wicked" serves as a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," drawing from L. Frank Baum's beloved novel and the iconic 1939 film. Cynthia Erivo steps into the role of Elphaba Thropp, destined to become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, while Ariana Grande takes on the part of Glinda Upland, later known as the Good Witch of the North.

The film, based on Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's award-winning stage musical and the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, delves into the early lives of these two witches, charting the course of their unexpected friendship. This relationship not only shapes their future but also challenges the established notions of good and evil, set against the backdrop of events preceding Dorothy's arrival in Oz.

Directed by Jon M. Chu, acclaimed for his work on "In the Heights" and "Crazy Rich Asians," the film features an impressive cast. Jeff Goldblum co-stars as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz; Jonathan Bailey portrays Prince Fiyero Tigelaar; Ethan Slater appears as Munchkin, Boq; Marissa Bode plays Elphaba's sister, Nessarose Thropp, and Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh takes on the role of Madame Morrible, the headmistress of Shiz University.

In an interesting move, "Wicked" is reportedly split into two parts. Part One is scheduled to hit theaters on November 27th, with Part Two slated for a November 2025 release. In the meantime, you can check out the official first-look trailer, featured above.

synopsis:
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

directed by Jon M. Chu

starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum

release date November 27, 2024 (in theaters)

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