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something Evil This way comes. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Cynthia will be reprising the iconic roles of Glinda and Elphaba in the upcoming film. The first trailer was released during the Super Bowl on February 11, with the second following on May 15. The footage features Cynthia’s incredible transformation into Elphaba, as well as a first look at the lavish sets and costumes. The final scene of the trailer features a sneak peek of Cynthia singing “Defying Gravity.”
director John M. Chu Shared Photos Evil his Instagram page The film is due to be released in April 2023. The two photos show Cynthia sporting a touch of green in her Elphaba outfit, and Ariana’s Glinda running up the stairs in a pink ball gown. “Green and pink. Always starts with green and pink. #WickedMovie due for release in 2024,” he captioned the photo.
Universal Studios has assembled a stellar cast and director to direct the two-part film adaptation, based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway show. The Wizard of Oz.a Evil The film was announced in 2016, but production only started in 2021. Fans have Evil Now, it’s coming to the big screen. From the talented cast to the release date, the anticipation is building. very These two movies are amazing, and here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming releases. Evil movie.
Wicked movie release date
first Evil Movie, title Wicked: Part 1is scheduled to be released on November 22, 2024. The sequel will be titled Wicked: Part 2will be released exactly one year from now, on November 26th, 2025.
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John explained why the project would be split into two films back in April 2022. “Over the past year in preparation for the project, it became increasingly clear that it would be impossible to condense the story of Wicked into a single film without damaging the work,” John said. He wrote on Twitter“We decided to expand our canvas and make not one but two WICKED movies. With more space, we can tell the WICKED story the way it was meant to be told, adding even more depth and surprise to our beloved characters’ journeys.”
special #evil Movie Announcement…✌🏼🎬🧹🌸💚Sent from OzPhone: pic.twitter.com/4qPpvVD4rR
— John M. Chu (@jonmchu) April 26, 2022
Wicked movie cast and crew
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo They were cast as Glinda and Elphaba on November 4, 2021. Both actresses shared the news of their casting: InstagramAfter learning the news, Ariana shared a photo of herself sitting at her Apple MacBook with her hands covering her face. She also shared screenshots of a three-way call between her, Cynthia, and John, followed by a later call with just the three women.
Cynthia’s postThe British actress broke down in tears with her hands over her mouth after learning she’d landed the role. Ariana and Cynthia also sent each other flowers with heartfelt messages congratulating each other on their new jobs.
Ariana is Kristen Chenoweth In the Broadway show, Cynthia plays Elphaba, who was originally Idina Menzel On Broadway, Kristen and Idina both congratulated Ariana and Cynthia on landing the iconic roles.
The rest of the cast Evil The movie is pretty epic. Bridgerton Star Jonathan Bailey He plays Elphaba’s love interest, Fiyero. Jonathan’s casting confirmed September 2022. “He’s perfect, they’re perfect. They’d be perfect together. They were born to be together forever….I’m too excited to pretend this isn’t happening. We have Fiyero!!!!” #Jonathan Bailey “#Wicked,” he wrote on Twitter.
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The role of Fiyero in the movie Wicked was a great role for a musical theatre actor. Nick Jonas Nick confirmed that he auditioned for the role of Fiyero in June 2023. “Yes, it’s true. Joe and I both auditioned and we didn’t get it, but that’s the life of an actor,” Nick said. variety.
He added: “I think it went really well. I was so happy when I came out of the room. I’m a big fan of the show and I always thought it would be fun to play the role. But Jonathan [Bailey] I’m sure he’ll do a great job and the movie will be great.”
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Michelle Yeoh She plays Madame Morrible, headmistress of Craighall at Shiz College. Jeff Goldblum It has been confirmed that he will be playing the role of Wizard. Saturday Night Live Star Bowen Yang She plays Panny, a classmate of Elphaba and Glinda at Shiz University. The Greatest Showman Star Kaela Settle She plays Miss Coddle. The cast is Ethan Slater As for me, Marissa Bode Nessarose (Elphaba’s sister) Bronwyn James As Shen Shen, Aaron Teo As Avarik, and Colin Michael Carmichael As Professor Nikdic.
Directed by Jon M. Chu Evil Written movie Winnie Holtzmann and Stephen SchwartzStephen has also written the music, which is set to include some classic musical numbers such as “Defying Gravity” and “Popular.” Marc PlattWho Ben Plattfather of, and David Stone I’m making a movie. Alice Brooks The director of photography is Nathan Crowley He is a production designer, Paul Tazewell I’m a costume designer.
Production Trivia
rehearsal Wicked: Part 1 It began in August 2022. Ariana and Cynthia gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of rehearsals in October 2022. Cute mirror selfie During a break in the rehearsal studio, Ariana Blonde Hair Makeover That month, Jon Chu played Glinda. Confirmed on December 9th Filming began three days earlier in London.
The cast and crew were scheduled to film Wicked: Part 1 and Wicked: Part 2 Filming was scheduled to take place back-to-back, but a SAG-AFTRA strike halted production in July 2023 with the cast and crew only days left of filming. Once the strike ended, filming resumed and wrapped in January 2024.
In March 2024, director Jon M. Chu Vanity Fair Cynthia and Ariana insisted on singing live during filming. “When we were filming, they were like, ‘We don’t care about pre-recording. We’re just going to do it live,'” he said.
What we know about the plot of the film Wicked
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of Evil The film is expected to closely follow the storyline of the Broadway show, which is actually Gregory Maguire‘s 1995 novel. The story takes place before and after Dorothy Gale’s arrival in Oz from Kansas and explores the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda, who begin as unlikely friends but ultimately become enemies after the Wizard casts a spell on Elphaba that transforms her into the Wicked Witch.
Cynthia previously hinted that the film will be even more incredible than the musical: “I think it’s going to be like nothing you’ve ever seen before,” she said. Said Tonight’s Entertainment at the 2022 SAG Awards. “We’re going to have fun with that magic, and we’re going to put our own spin on what we already know and tell the story of two women.” [who] “We are sisters,” she added.
Stephen Schwartz is June 2022 Newsletter The film will feature new songs. “The second film has two new songs which are complete in themselves. There are also new sections in some of the existing songs from both films. Of course, all the new material is to meet the demands of the storyline,” he said.
“Wicked” becomes the new “Barbenheimer”
After the release date was postponed, fans were waiting for the first part Evil It will premiere on the same day as the film “Gladiator 2.” As a result, social media users have dubbed November 22, 2024 “The Wickediator” as a sequel to the 2023 “Babenheimer” phenomenon.