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Geek Tyrant
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
WICKED: FOR GOOD Gets a Behind the Scenes Featurette and New Character Posters — GeekTyrant
Two new character posters have been released for the highly-anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good , featuring the film's stars, Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda, and Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba. We also have a new behind the scenes featurette for you to check out that takes us on the set of the film, letting us hear about the story from the stars, as well as the director, Jon M. Chu. In the sequel: 'Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). 'Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard. 'As Glinda's stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. 'The aftershocks will transform Boq (Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba's sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. 'As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.' Wicked: For Good is set to hit theaters on November 21st. While we wait, check out the new posters and featurette below:
Express Tribune
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Wicked: For Good' unveils first look featurette and posters for Elphaba and Glinda
Universal Pictures has shared a brand-new 'First Look' featurette for Wicked: For Good, offering fans a deeper glimpse into the sequel, along with two newly released posters of Elphaba and Glinda, portrayed by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The first Wicked film broke records as the most successful Broadway-to-film adaptation ever, grossing $729 million globally. The sequel continues the untold story of the witches of Oz. Directed again by Jon M. Chu, Wicked: For Good picks up with Elphaba now cast as The Wicked Witch of the West, living in the Ozian forest. She continues to resist The Wizard's regime and fight for the rights of Oz's Animals, while trying to reveal the truths she uncovered. Meanwhile, Glinda has embraced her public image as Oz's symbol of Goodness, living in the Emerald City under Madame Morrible's direction (played by Michelle Yeoh). As she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), Glinda becomes increasingly unsettled by her unresolved bond with Elphaba. The narrative also sees the return of key characters like Boq (Ethan Slater), Nessarose (Marissa Bode), and new faces Pfannee and ShenShen, played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James. Sharon D. Clarke voices Dulcibear, Elphaba's former nanny. As tensions rise in Oz and old friendships are tested, Elphaba and Glinda face one final turning point. Wicked: For Good arrives in theatres worldwide on November 21.
Black America Web
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
You Will Be Changed: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Make An Emotional Return In The Official ‘Wicked: For Good' Trailer
Source: Wicked For Good / Universal Pictures After months of waiting, we now have the trailer for one of the most anticipated films of the year! Last year's global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good . Continue reading to check it out! Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast (led by Academy Award nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande), the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard. As Glinda's stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier award winner and Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba's sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. The film also stars Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Glinda's fawning assistants, Pfannee and ShenShen and BAFTA and Grammy nominee Sharon D. Clarke ( Caroline, or Change ) as the voice of Elphaba's childhood nanny, Dulcibear. Wicked: For Good is produced by returning Tony and Emmy winning powerhouse Marc Platt and and by multiple Tony winner David Stone. The executive producers are Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The film is based on the generation-defining musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The first film, Wicked , released in November 2024, earned 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscars or Costume Design and Production Design. To date, the film has grossed $750 million worldwide. We can only imagine the success the sequel will reach. Wicked: For Good will hit theaters on November 21st. Check out the official trailer and some first look images below. You Will Be Changed: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande Make An Emotional Return In The Official 'Wicked: For Good' Trailer was originally published on Source:Universal Pictures Source:Universal Pictures Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wicked: For Good trailer and first-look images drop – and we're defying gravity once again
The trailer for has dropped – and it contains plenty of wickedly good clues about what to expect from the sequel to last year's Oscar-winning smash. Among them: updated looks for Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (), a wedding between Glinda and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), and a tornado whipped up by Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). The film will be released to UK cinemas on 21 November 2025. Also starring Jeff Goldblum, he film is once again directed by Jon M. Chu, who is also helming the upcoming Britney Spears biopic. According to the film's official synopsis, the action will see 'an angry mob rise against the Wicked Witch, [meaning] Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. 'With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.' Speaking to Attitude about the Wicked: For Good universe last year, Jon said there could be more films to come from the Wicked universe. 'Well, you never know,' Chu said of the matter. 'There are plenty of things to get into in the characters, that this [film] allows us to. Let's see. Let's see.' 'It's possible,' the In the Heights director added. 'It's possible, for sure.' The officials synopsis in fullElphaba (Cynthia), now demonised as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and revelling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Michelle), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Glinda's stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Jonathan) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba's sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. The post Wicked: For Good trailer and first-look images drop – and we're defying gravity once again appeared first on Attitude.
New York Times
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
One More Chance to See the ‘Wicked' Stars in Pink and Green
In the words of Glinda, pink goes good with green. After months of method dressing, 'Wicked' stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both arrived on the Oscars red carpet in their Ozian characters' signature colors. For Ms. Grande, nominated for best supporting actress, that meant an icy pink satin and tulle bustier gown from Schiaparelli decked out in more than 190,000 crystal sequins, rhinestones and beads. The wiggly waistline was inspired by an lamp designed by the artist Alberto Giacometti. Ms. Erivo, who is nominated for best actress, opted for a shade of deep forest green, so dark it almost appeared black at first glance. But make no mistake, the subtle homage was intentional. Speaking with E! on the red carpet, she said the velvet Louis Vuitton gown — with an almost vampiric architectural collar — was a 'nod to Oz, a nod to the green, and a nod to old Hollywood.' Her signature fingernails by the nail artist Mycah Dior were decorated with elaborate, hand-sculpted gilded art, including a tiny watch and clock. Over the course of the 'Wicked' press tour, both stars regularly stepped out in styles that referenced their characters. At the premiere in Los Angeles, Ms. Grande wore a pink Thom Browne gingham dress, while Ms. Erivo donned a green vinyl Louis Vuitton number. Even at events not officially related to the film, the pair remained committed to the bit, like during an appearance at the Olympics in Paris where they each wore … well, you know. The second installment of 'Wicked' comes out later this year. We'll have to wait and see if the duo will still be holding space for pink and green come November.
