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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Wicked: For Good's First Look Has Fans Screaming ‘Already Waiting For This'
Last Updated: The makers of Wicked: For Good released a featurette giving a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming musical fantasy directed by Jon M. Chu. Following the massive success of Wicked: Part I, fans have been eagerly waiting for its sequel, and it's finally starting to feel real. On Wednesday, August 6, the makers shared the first behind-the-scenes featurette for Wicked: For Good, the second and final instalment of the musical fantasy films directed by Jon M. Chu. The 2-minute and 46-second clip gave a glimpse into Elphaba and Glinda's unbreakable bond. The video begins with Cynthia Erivo saying that both protagonists are 'stepping into a new space in their lives." As the clip played, it showed some never-before-seen moments of Elphaba, aka Wicked Witch of the West, played by Cynthia, and Glinda, aka Glinda the Good, played by Ariana Grande, and hinted at what's to come. It also featured some raw moments between the co-stars, including filming emotional scenes, laughing together, and working with full determination alongside the director. The upcoming film won't just reveal what happens to the Wizard of Oz, but also test their friendship. 'I believe their bond is unbreakable, but it is deeply challenged by the distance they have to navigate," said Cynthia while talking about Elphaba and Glinda's friendship. And as per Ariana, Wicked: For Good will let the viewers see how far their 'friendship" can be pushed. She added, 'There's nuance, there's hurt, there's forgiveness… These two women love each other so much, and they truly change each other for the better." Wicked: For Good's First Featurette Includes Glimpse Of Wizard Of Oz Movie's Characters The featurette also gave a glimpse of the Yellow Brick Road and the original Wizard of Oz movie's characters. At one point. Dorothy was seen walking alongside the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion. The 32-year-old actor-singer further said, 'We get to see how these characters like the Tin Man and the Scarecrow and the Lion come to be," Grande says. 'We truly see the origin story of the witches of Oz." Step back into Oz ✨ Go behind-the-scenes in this Wicked: For Good first look. — Wicked: For Good (@wickedmovie) August 6, 2025 Fans React To Wicked: For Good's First Featurette Ever since the clip was shared, fans have expressed their excitement for the upcoming musical fantasy movie. One fan said, 'I'm already in the theatre waiting for this." Another added, 'Oz isn't just a place-it's a journey through magic and memory. This behind-the-scenes glimpse of Wicked: For Good invites us back into a world where wonder never fades." A different fan wrote, 'Ugh… I'm crying already. I'm ready to be changed for good." 'SO READY TO CRY!!!" someone else said. Someone commented, 'THE 'HAVEN'T YOU HEARD I'M THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST' CHILLLSSSSSSSKXLDLD." What's Wicked: For Good About? The sequel to Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, is based on Act 2 of the Broadway musical. Wicked: For Good will begin right after the events of the first movie, which ended with Elphaba's powerful performance of Defying Gravity. Now labelled a 'wicked witch," Elphaba disappeared. The final chapter will show the story of Elphaba and Glinda as they face the consequences of their choices. The film is set to hit theatres on November 21. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Wicked: For Good first look is everything fans have been asking for; say, ‘I'm already in the theatre waiting for this'
If there's one movie that truly lived up to the hype last year, it was Wicked: Part I. With Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo fronting the fantastical world of Oz, the film became an instant cultural obsession. And now, Wicked: For Good, the second and final part of the two-part musical event, has released its first behind-the-scenes featurette — and fans are absolutely losing it. Wicked: For Good teaser Unveiled by Universal Studios, the 2-minute and 45-second video offers a sweeping look at the set, complete with raw moments between cast and crew, magical visuals, and our first peek at what's to come. Elphaba (Cynthia) and Glinda (Ariana) are back — and this time, their story dives deeper. According to Grande, Wicked: For Good will explore 'how far we can push this friendship.' She adds, 'There's nuance, there's hurt, there's forgiveness… These two women love each other so much, and they truly change each other for the better.' The teaser also features footage of Grande sharing laughs with co-star Michelle Yeoh, Erivo hugging director Jon M. Chu on set, and close-up shots of the Yellow Brick Road itself. The Wizard of Oz nostalgia is strong, with clips showing Dorothy alongside the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion. 'We get to see how these characters like the Tin Man and the Scarecrow and the Lion come to be,' Grande says. 'We truly see the origin story of the witches of Oz.' The internet reacts: 'I'm already in the theatre waiting for this' The reactions from fans have been loud, emotional, and entirely over the top — in the best way possible. 'Was I the only one who screamed with excitement when the notification arrived? 😅 Outside of that OMG the new images we have,' one fan posted on Reddit. 'I think one of the things that was theorised was confirmed — that Elphaba would fight with the guards to prevent them from building the yellow road (and this will be near Munchkinland).' On X, another fan wrote, 'I'm seated. The theatre employees are scared and asking me to leave, yet I'm simply too seated.' Someone else gushed, 'Broadway meets Hollywood perfection.' Another said, 'I'm going to be an emotional wreck.' One more user wrote, 'I'm already in the theatre waiting for this.' And perhaps the most confident declaration of all: 'Movie of the year already.' What is Wicked: For Good about? Inspired by Act 2 of the original Broadway musical, the sequel takes place during the same time that Dorothy arrives in Oz. But this story shifts focus, exploring what really went down between Elphaba and Glinda while Dorothy hunted the so-called Wicked Witch. As Erivo's green-skinned Elphaba works to protect Oz's animals from the Wizard's regime, Grande's Glinda is pulled into a moral struggle of her own — stuck between loyalty and justice as the public face of the Wizard's government. The movie picks up with the two witches estranged, and both living with the consequences of their previous choices. The film is set to hit theatres on November 21, 2025.
UPI
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Cynthia Erivo says 'Wicked: For Good' is 'wild,' 'really epic'
1 of 5 | Cynthia Erivo arrives on the red carpet at the Tony Awards in June. She stars in a "Wicked: For Good" featurette. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Cynthia Erivo says the Wicked sequel, Wicked: For Good, is "wild" and "really, really epic" in a "First Look" video released Wednesday. The clip includes commentary from film stars Erivo and Ariana Grande, who portray Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, and director Jon M. Chu. Erivo and Grande discussed the evolving friendship between their characters. "They realize that what they had in film 1 can never come back again and what they have to move into is something very different," Erivo says. "I believe that their bond is unbreakable, but it is deeply challenged by the distance that they have to navigate.... It's wild, it's unbridled, and it feels really, really epic." "We really just get to see how far we can push this friendship," Grande says. Chu describes the film as a "more mature, emotional journey about the consequences of the hard choices you make." The musical fantasy film will also explore the overlap of the Wicked universe, and the 1939 feature Wizard of Oz, which was inspired by the Frank L. Baum book. The Wicked films take their inspiration from the 1995 book written by Gregory Maguire and the 2003 Broadway adaptation, and they explore the "Wicked Witch of the West" and "Glinda the Good" as they are presented in Wizard of Oz. Wicked: For Good arrives in theaters Nov. 21. Grande and Erivo will host an NBC special Nov. 6, which will air on the network at 8. p.m. EDT, arriving on Peacock the next day. Ariana Grande turns 32: a look back Ariana Grande arrives for the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles on March 31, 2012. Grande starred in multiple Nickelodeon shows , including "Victorious" and "Sam & Cat." Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- 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.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
‘Wicked: For Good' first look teases how Elphaba, Glinda's friendship is tested; Cynthia Erivo's take on ‘No Good Deed'
The excitement for 'Wicked: For Good' is on! The highly anticipated sequel has dropped a first look featurette showing Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo discussing the challenges in the friendship between the two characters they portray: Elphaba and Glinda. In the background, Elphaba (Cynthia) can be heard singing a few lines from the classic song 'No Good Deed,' including its central line "No good deed goes unpunished.' The featurette also showed a glimpse at Dorothy, alongside the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Lion. As the sequel concludes the tale of the witches from the Land of Oz, director Jon M. Chu said the story is about two friends trying to get back together in some way, even if the fates don't allow that. 'I believe their bond is unbreakable, but it is deeply challenged by the distance that they have to navigate,' Cynthia said, with Ariana adding that the viewers will get to see how far Elphaba and Glinda can push their friendship. Along with the release of the featurette are new character posters of Glinda and Elphaba. 'Wicked: For Good' premieres in cinemas on November 21. Aside from Ariana and Cynthia, the film will also bring back Jonathan Bailey as Prince Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp, and Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
