Phil Roberts 
Somewhere over the rainbow, the Witches of Oz are feeling mischievously Wicked. Check out the new poster for Universal’s enchanting musical.
We are just a few months away from experiencing Jon M. Chu’s WICKED, and the studio is excited to tease us with a brand new poster from the Land of Oz. The one-sheet showcases Glinda, the good witch of the North, and Elphaba, the future wicked witch of the West, as their friendship faces a turning point. In the background is the magical land of Oz, with the stunning backdrop of the Emerald City plagued by the duality of its characters. Check it out below.
SYNOPSIS
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.
CAST & CREW
Director Jon M. Chu has assembled a fantastic cast to bring this magical musical to the screen. The cast includes Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz. Rounding out the cast are Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, and Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut.
Wicked 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.
RELEASE
This poster takes us back to the magical land of Oz and gets us excited for November. With its fantastic design, we can’t wait to follow the Yellow Brick Road and experience Oz’s magic. Whether it’s Wicked or not doesn’t even matter! Everyone, from movie buffs to casual viewers, can look forward to a fantastic journey through Oz and meeting the Wizard, as long as they’re ready to dodge a few winged monkeys! But that is all part of the magic; we are one hundred percent here for it.
Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive cultural celebration. The film will sprinkle UK cinemas with magic on November 22, 2024, and Wicked Part Two will arrive in cinemas on November 28.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
