Do You Want To Discover How They Are Building The World Of Wicked? Check Out The New Featurette!
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Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum star in the big-screen adaptation of the stage musical Wicked. In cinemas on November 22nd.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the wonderful world of Oz was created. A featurette entitled ‘Building The World of Wicked’ is now available. Ahead of the upcoming cinematic spectacular Wicked, coming to cinemas this November.
THE PREMISE
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 fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
ALSO STARRING
The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible. Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince. Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student. Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister. And pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots). And a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).
BEHIND THE SCENES
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights). Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is set to be released in cinemas on November 26, 2025.
The film is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid). Whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations. 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations. And by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.
BASED ON THE NOVEL
Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screen adaptation of Wicked is penned by the original stage production’s book writer, Winnie Holzman, and the acclaimed Grammy and Oscar®-winning composer and lyricist, Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway musical is a production of Universal Stage Productions. Marc Platt. the Araca Group. Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
Source: Universal Pictures
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