Here’s the news that will delight Wizard of Oz fans – they are making a prequel of the movie and are calling it Wicked. The movie is inspired by the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of West written by Gregory Maguire. Universal Pictures had announced the movie back in 2012, but the production was slow. Nevertheless, the filming of the movie is complete, and the makers have already revealed the release date.
About the Movie Wicked
Wicked is a musical fantasy set in the Land of Oz. It is the story of green-skinned Elphaba Tropp, who becomes friends with Galinda Upland. The two friends choose different paths to become Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, respectively.
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The Makers of Wicked
The movie has been directed by Job M Chu and produced by Marc Platt and David Stone. It has been written by Winnie Holzman – the author of the book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of West.
Cast of Wicked
The lead cast of the film are as follows:
- Cynthia Erivo will be seen in the role of Elphaba. She is a young woman born with green skin who befriends Galinda but chooses a different path to become the Wicked Witch of the West.
- Ariana Grande will be seen playing Galinda. A beautiful young woman who later becomes Glinda the Good.
- Michelle Yeoh will play Madame Morrible, the headmistress of Shiz University.
- Ethan Slater as Boq, a Munchkin in love with Glinda.
- Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp, Elphaba’s younger sister who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the East.
- Jeff Goldblum will be seen as Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
- Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, a Winkie prince who meets Elphaba and Glinda at school.
- Bowen Yang as Pfannee, a friend of Galinda.
- Bronwyn James as ShenShen, a friend of Galinda
- Keala Settle as Miss Coddle
Is there a Trailer for Wicked?
Yes, the makers have recently released an official trailer for the movie. The characters look splendid, the effects are exhilarating, and the plot looks interesting. You can watch the trailer on YouTube.
Release Date of Wicked
The movie has been scheduled for release on November 27, 2024. A sequel to the movie Wicked: Part Two is also in line and will be released next year around the same time.
