After a successful run on Broadway, Wicked is finally coming to the big screen and it’s already exceeding our expectations. The film’s director Jon M. Chu gave us a first glimpse of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in character as Elphaba and Galinda.
The first photo of Erivo as Elphaba aka the Wicked Witch of the West sees her in full green makeup, with a broom in hand. Grande’s Glinda aka the Good Witch of the North is wearing a spectacular pink dress while strolling up a dramatic staircase.
Chu captioned the photo with the words, “You weren’t told the whole story. What happens when you veer off the Yellow Brick Road?” He also praised Erivo and Grande, saying “they will lift your spirits, break your heart and leave you speechless with their voices.”
Wicked is loosely based on L. Frank Baum’s beloved novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and marks the first attempt to adapt the iconic musical to the big screen. In an attempt to fully capture the story, Chu decided to divide it into two films.
Wicked: Part One will hit the theatres on November 27, 2024, and its cast will also include Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Bowen Yang.
