The Wicked sequel trailer has landed. These are the four biggest takeaways
Following Jon M. Chu's Academy Award-winning Wicked: Part I, which was adapted from the iconic Broadway musical, the sequel picks up where the first left off: Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) has been dubbed the Wicked Witch of the West by the fraudulent Wizard (Jeff Goldblum), complicating her friendship with Glinda, the Good Witch (Ariana Grande).
The two films were filmed back-to-back but separated into two features, with the first ending at the same point as the Broadway version's intermission.
For Good will land in cinemas on November 21, exactly a year after the first, which ultimately won two Oscars and grossed $1.16 billion globally.
'I think the meat of what Wicked is all about happens in movie two,' Chu told Vanity Fair on Wednesday. 'To me, this is why this story exists. This is where our childhood dreams collide with our adult selves.'
Despite its release still being more than five months away, fans are already champing at the bit for any new details. Here are some of the biggest takeaways from the trailer.
Something Bad
Unlike the first film, which was a green and pink singing extravaganza, For Good is adopting a far darker tone. This is a logical choice since it will explore heavier themes such as prejudice, government corruption, and the powers of propaganda.
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