Wicked director lifts the lid on what to expect from the sequel
The second part of the Wicked film adaptation, titled Wicked: For Good, is set to be released in cinemas on 21 November.
Director Jon M. Chu confirmed that lead actors Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will each perform a new, original song.
The film will continue the story of Elphaba, now declared an enemy of the state, and Glinda, with Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh also reprising their roles.
Composer Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the music and lyrics for the original Broadway production, has returned to pen the two new songs for the film.
The first trailer of Wicked: For Good was screened at CinemaCon, introducing classic Wizard of Oz characters Dorothy, the Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow.
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