The “Wicked” movie is headed to theaters earlier than expected! On July 1, it was announced that the film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical is now being released on Nov. 22. “Good news! #WickedMovie is now coming to theaters November 22,” the film’s official wrote.
“Wicked” is being released in two parts. The first was originally scheduled to debut the day after Thanksgiving this year. The second part will arrive in 2025.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead the movie as the star witches Elphaba and Galinda, respectively. Read on to learn more about the upcoming “Wicked” movie, including casting details and release dates. Cynthia Erivo, who won a Tony and Grammy for her role in the Broadway revival of “The Color Purple,” stars as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her green skin.
Ariana Grande co-stars as Galinda, later Glinda the Good, who forges an unlikely friendship with Elphaba when they are both students at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. Erivo and Grande were both elated when they learned they got cast in the new “Wicked” movie. In a shared by Universal Pictures on May 13, the stars were seen crying when director Jon M.
Chu told them they were going to be in the film. Michelle Yeoh also stars in the upcoming film as Madame Morrible, the headmistress of Shiz University, and “Bridgerton” actor Jonathan Bailey stars as the Prince Fiyero. Jeff Goldblum will tackle the role of the Wizard of Oz.
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