Wicked is an upcoming fantasy movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the lead roles along with many other familiar faces of the film and television.
The movie is set to release on November 22, 2024, under the banner of Universal Pictures. The storyline of the film is written by L. Frank Baum, Winnie Holzman, and Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is written by Winnie Holzman and its been directed by Jon M. Chu.
Wicked is set to be the first of a two-part film series adapted by “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” a 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire and the characters are from L. Frank Baum’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” which was published in May 1900.
Storyline of Wicked
Wicked has been one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage for the last two decades and now this film is set to take place in the Land of Oz a long time before the arrival of Dorothy Gale Kansas.
The film follows a misunderstood green-skinned woman Elphaba Thropp as she forms a friendship and later on rivalry with Galinda Galinda Upland, who is a student with an unflinching desire for popularity.
Both are set to face and encounter the Wizard of Oz which will take their lives to very different and new paths.
YouTube Trailer and teaser Videos
The first teaser of this film was dropped during a commercial spot on Super Bowl LVIII and the official trailer was later released on May 15, 2024.
Characters and Cast
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, a misunderstood young woman born with green skin
Karis Musongole as young Elphaba
Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland
Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, the Headmistress of Shiz University
Jeff Goldblum as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar
Ethan Slater as Boq
en Yang as Pfannee
Bronwyn James as ShenShen
Keala Settle as Miss Coddle
Peter Dinklage as the voice of Doctor Dillamond
Aaron Teoh as Averic
Grecia de la Paz as Gilligan
Colin Michael Carmichael as Professor Nikidik
Adam James as Galinda’s father
Andy Nyman as Frexspar Thropp
When is Wicked: Part Two going to be released?
Wicked Part Two is set to be released one year after this part on November 26, 2025, in the United States.
My Thoughts
After watching the trailer of Wicked it gives me “Harry Porter and Wedndaey” sort of vibes as the film is based upon a magic storyline and the set seems to be around some sort of a school or college. Ariana Grande being part of this movie certainly means that we are also going to be hearing her singing which is also highlighted at the 0:31 timestamp of the trailer.
Let me know what you think about this movie in the comments below.
