Wicked 2 just made a massive change to this character, and fans might actually love it
As a precursor to The Wizard of Oz series, The First Wicked focused on Elphaba, the enchanted college student who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. It was one of the most popular movies of 2024. Given the success of the original work, it is hardly surprising that Wicked was a box office hit and garnered favorable reviews from criticsm, as per a report by ScreenRant.
ALSO READ: Astronomer CEO scandal fallout hits Dublin man with same name - Wife demands flowers after husband mistaken for Andy Byron However, the Wicked narrative was not finished. Only the first act of the Broadway musical was filmed, leaving the second half for a sequel. Wicked: For Good will cover the second act of Wicked, which begins with the middle of Elphaba's song "Defying Gravity" and concludes with the conclusion of the Wizard of Oz tale.
It's interesting to note that, in contrast to the original Broadway production, Elphaba's sister Nessarose will undergo some intriguing changes. Nessarose becomes the Eminent Thropp of Munchkinland after her father passes away at the conclusion of the first Wicked. But the longer she rules, the more totalitarian she becomes. Elphaba finally pays Nessarose a visit in the Broadway production. In fact, Nessarose gains the ability to walk when she fixes her shoes with her magic. Because of its practical ramifications, Nessarose's employment of a wheelchair up until this point in the story has generated controversy, reported ScreenRant.
Fortunately, Wicked: For Good has already revealed that this plot will be altered. This adjustment was made to avoid giving the idea to viewers that the lives of persons with disabilities would be "solved" if their disability disappeared, according to lyricist Stephen Schwartz. In this approach, Wicked: For Good is able "to be respectful and still find a way to tell our story."But Nessarose is experiencing more than just this transformation. Additionally, Schwartz said that the movie will have a character who harbors loving feelings for Nessarose. But Nessarose ignores him entirely, demonstrating how her fixation on Boq will ultimately cause things to worsen throughout Wicked: For Good.What is different about Nessarose in Wicked 2?She is no longer magically "cured" of her disability, and a new love interest appears.
Why were changes made to her storyline? To avoid outdated tropes and portray her experience in a more respectful and realistic manner.
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