Universal dropped the first trailer for Wicked on Sunday at the 2024 Super Bowl broadcast.
Jon M. Chu of Crazy Rich Asians and In The Heights fame directs the film Wicked, starring stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Production on the movies only wrapped in January, following a lengthy delay in 2023 due to the impact of two Hollywood strikes. The three leads marked the occasion by sharing social media posts that offered glimpses of their characters.
Wicked is a highly successful Broadway musical that premiered in 2003. The roles of Glinda and Elphaba were originated by Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, respectively. The musical was inspired by Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The highly anticipated adaptation will be released in two parts, with part one hitting theaters on November 27 and part two scheduled for release in 2025.
“Wicked is a story that delves into the lives of the Witches of Oz, with a primary focus on Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the future Good Witch of the North. The story takes place long before Dorothy’s arrival in the land of Oz, and it portrays the unlikely friendship between the two aspiring witches during their youth. As the story unfolds, their friendship turns into enmity, changing the course of their lives and the fate of Oz forever”.
Famous pop star Ariana Grande and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo have been announced as the lead actors for Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. Jonathan Bailey, the breakout star of Bridgerton, will play Fiyero, the love interest of both witches; Michelle Yeoh will portray Madame Morrible, the headmistress of Crage Hall at Shiz University; Broadway veteran Ethan Slater will play Boq, the romantic interest of Elphaba’s younger sister, Nessarose and Jeff Goldblum has been cast as the Wizard.
Watch the Official First Look Wicked: