Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande conclude the cinematic rendition of the celebrated Broadway musical
Wicked: For Good is an upcoming epic musical film directed by Jon M. Chu for Universal Pictures. It serves as the final entry of a two-part film adaptation of the revered stage musical, Wicked, following 2024's Wicked: Part One.
Is Wicked based on The Wizard of Oz?
The film is inspired by Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," and characters from L. Frank Baum's 1900 classic, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
Who worked behind-the-scenes of Wicked: For Good?
Jon M. Chu is best known for directing 2018's Crazy Rich Asians and the 2021 musical In the Heights.
The screenplays for Wicked: Parts One and Two were crafted by Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz, the original stage production creators.
Who is in the cast of Wicked: For Good?
Boasting a star-studded cast, Wicked: For Good sees the return of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, the green-skinned Wicked Witch. Ariana Grande portrays Galinda Upland, who eventually transforms into the character known as Glinda the Good Witch. Jonathan Bailey is Fiyero Tigelaar, the prince turned Scarecrow, while Jeff Goldblum plays the enigmatic Wizard of Oz. Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh portrays Madame Morrible, Shiz University's Headmistress.
Are Elphaba and Glinda sisters?
No, Elphaba and Glinda are not sisters. In the production, the duo are initially best friends.