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Yahoo
a day ago
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Wicked For Good: Your Questions About The Cast And Release Date (Plus The Scarecrow And Tin Man) Answered
Excitement for the musical sequel Wicked For Good is really starting to build following the release of the new film's first trailer. We'll admit that when we first heard that the stage musical Wicked was being split into two, we rolled our eyes a little – but after seeing Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in action last year, we now can't wait for the second instalment. There are still a few months to go until our next trip to Oz, but we know you might have a few questions between now and then. So, here's everything we know about the second movie… Initially billed as Wicked Part 2, it was revealed towards the end of 2024 that the sequel would be given the subtitle For Good, based on the show-stopping eleven o'clock performed as a duet between Elphaba and Glinda towards the end of the musical. The decision was met with a mixed response, but Ariana has claimed that Wicked For Good was actually already being touted as a title for the project when it was being filmed. 'I'm glad it's official now because we grew rather attached to it,' she said last year. 'It's just the perfect title because this project really has changed us for good.' Fans of the original musical will know that the second act begins with Thank Goodness, an ensemble number that helps catch us all up with what's gone down among the cast of characters since we last saw them. Besides that, we can look forward to the dramatic Elphaba number No Good Deed, her duet with Fiyero, As Long As You're Mine, and, as mentioned above, For Good, which has become one of Wicked's signature tunes. There's also another solo for the Wizard, Wonderful which… yeah… let's not even go there. While Wicked's original composer extended the One Short Day sequence in the first film, he's gone one step further in the sequel, and penned two new songs. Director Jon M Chu recently confirmed that one of these will be a new solo for Cynthia, while another will be performed by Ariana. Wicked itself is a retelling of the events of The Wizard Of Oz, retold from the perspective of its witches, Elphaba (known in the 1939 film as simply the Wicked Witch Of The West) and Glinda (who comes to be known as the Good Witch Of The North). Act one begins with Munchkinland celebrating the news of Elphaba's death, before taking us back through her younger years to explore her years at school. The second act – on which Wicked For Good is based – revisits the characters later in life, with Elphaba exiled and a public enemy, thanks to efforts from the Wizard Of Oz and Shiz professor Madame Morrible, and still harbouring feelings for Fiyero, to whom Glinda is now engaged. It also addresses more directly how specific events in the Wizard Of Oz came to be, including Dorothy's arrival in Oz, and her becoming friends with the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion. Evidently, yes. While Dorothy is never seen on stage in the original production of Wicked, we've already caught a glimpse of her in the opening moments of the first film. Dorothy is also seen – once again from behind – in the latest trailer for Wicked For Good, suggesting the character will be more prominently featured in the movie than the stage musical. Chu told Vanity Fair: 'We tread lightly, but try to make more sense of how [Dorothy's arrival] impacts our girls and our characters than maybe the show does.' 'We're delicate. We're delicate. We're delicate,' he then insisted, reassuring anyone concerned about him taking any big swings away from the source material. It was previously reported that Matilda star Alisha Weir portrays Dorothy in the movie, though this is yet to be confirmed. Alright – we're going to be giving away some major Wicked spoilers now, so if you've never seen the stage musical and want to avoid these twists, just keep scrolling down to the next section. Did you hear that? Spoilers are ahead. Scroll to the next section if you want to avoid them. OK, we think they're gone. Let's proceed… So, Elphaba inadvertently creates the Scarecrow when she casts a spell on Fiyero – played by Jonathan Bailey – in an attempt to save his life in No Good Deed. The Tin Man, meanwhile, is created by Nessarose, who is played in the film by Marissa Bode. She attempts to use magic herself for the first time on Boq (Ethan Slater's character) to prevent her from leaving him, only for it to go awry, and turn him into the mechanic woodsman. As you've probably guessed, the Cowardly Lion is that same cub who Elphaba and Fiyero rescue in the first movie. Right here! Enjoy: The film will hit cinemas on Friday 21 November, with the film expected to be re-released in selective cinemas before then, to allow everyone to revisit the events of the first film. 9 Things We Need To Talk About Immediately In The New Wicked For Good Trailer 22 Weird And Wonderful Behind-The-Scenes Secrets You Probably Never Knew About How Wicked Was Made
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Wicked For Good trailer fan review: Fans praise Cynthia Erivo-Ariana Grande's chemistry, say ‘they were born for this'
Fans go wild over 'Wicked: For Good' trailer as Elphaba's story takes a darker turn The trailer for 'Wicked: For Good' has taken the internet by storm, leaving fans breathless and desperate for more. Set to release in cinemas on November 21, the sequel picks up the second act of the hit Broadway musical 'Wicked', following Elphaba's rebellion against the Wizard of Oz. The new footage offers a dramatic shift in tone. Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, is now on the run, feared across Oz after standing up to the Wizard, portrayed by Jeff Goldblum. Gone are the playful tunes of the first film. In their place is a world full of tension, resistance, and heartbreak. Social media has erupted in response. One fan wrote on X, 'i have been changedddd' GOD IM NOT GONNA SURVIVE THIS MOVIE AT ALL #WickedForGood." Another warned newcomers to the story: 'The fun stuff is over. We're not dancing through life anymore baby—we are crying through it (and I cannot WAIT).' The film also hints at the arrival of Dorothy, though the actor playing the iconic role remains unnamed. Jonathan Bailey, whose role is yet to be fully revealed, is already causing a stir among fans. 'How am I supposed to chill out when Jonathan Bailey looks like THAT in Wicked: For Good,' one user posted. Take a look at some other reactions: Fan reactions to Wicked For Good trailer. With its emotional depth and dramatic tone, 'Wicked: For Good' promises to be more than just a sequel—it's the storm after the calm. And audiences are more than ready for it.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
New image of Taylor Swift sends fans into meltdown
An image of Taylor Swift seemingly appearing in the upcoming Wicked movie sequel has sent fans into a tizz on social media. The photo posted by entertainment site Pop Base showed the singing superstar dressed in character as Dorothy for the highly anticipated second film, Wicked: For Good. 'First look at Dorothy, who will be played by Taylor Swift in 'WICKED: FOR GOOD',' read a tweet from the site's official X account, as they shared a photo of Swift sporting classic braids tied with blue bows and Dorothy's signature checkered blue dress. However, upon closer inspection, the photo of Swift in front of the Yellow Brick Road appears to be an AI-generated image. Still, the image sent shockwaves through X with the thought of the pop star joining Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the sequel. 'OMG, Taylor Swift as Dorothy?! This is HUGE! I'm so excited, I can barely contain myself! That's such a fantastic casting choice,' wrote one fan, as another commented, 'I mean why not? She can do it.' 'OMGG this is why she didn't do the rerecordings of reputation because she's filming Wicked: For Good,' added another, referencing the holdup with Swift re-recording her hit 2017 album Reputation. Yet another user wondered, 'This has the potential to go really good or really bad …' Other fans joined the AI-train by sharing manipulated images of who they thought would be better as Dorothy. One suggested The Substance star Margaret Qualley, while another hilariously put Jack Black up for nomination. The character of Dorothy appeared briefly in the first film, seen walking the Yellow Brick Road in one scene. But director John Chu has teased that Dorothy will make more of an appearance in the upcoming movie, which premieres in Aussie cinemas on November 20 with fans given a first look on Thursday when the new trailer was released. 'Well, we definitely did cast Dorothy. You see her in some of our teasers,' he shared with CinemaBlend recently. 'How much of do you see of Dorothy? I'm going to leave people – I can't confirm or deny how much you see of her. 'I will say that I do think it's important for, whoever Dorothy is to you, to try to respect that as much as possible. But does The Wizard of Oz and our movie intersect in movie two more than ever? 100 per cent.'
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Wicked For Good Trailer: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo join hands against a suppressive queen and her prince. Watch
There is magic in the air yet again as Universal Pictures has dropped the trailer for Wicked For Good, the sequel to last year's breakout hit Wicked, which made over Rs 400 crore worldwide and became the most successful musical of all time. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are coming back to face-off against Madame Morrible, played by Michelle Yeoh and her favourite lackey prince Fiyero, portrayed by Jonathan Bailey. The makers will be hoping for a repeat of last year's performance, and the film will be trying not to crumble under the pressure of its predecessor. The trailer opens with Erivo and Grande reuniting, as the former tells her of a battle that is coming their way. She says, 'There's no going back. This is between us, the wizard and I.' We see Galinda (Grande) don the crown as Fiyero and his troops move forward in their quest to capture the witch Elphaba (Erivo). The movie seems to go back to its root themes of ostracisation and how people often fear what they don't understand, and then they wish to destroy it. Apart from evading Fiyero and Morrible, Alphaba has a quest of her own, to bring down the Wizard of Oz (Goldbulm), in whom 'she believed in the most.' Galinda is trying to manage her feelings for Fiyero, while trying to protect Alphaba and change her ways. Change seems to be the central point of the narrative. It seems that the prince will finally realise his true desires and act upon them, which is clear from a scene in the trailer. All lead characters will be going through some kind of change, in order to truly achieve whatever they long for, be it acceptance, friendship, peace or love. Directed by John M. Chu, the film also features Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Marrisa Bode, Ethan Slater and Jeff Goldblum.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Dakota Johnson Jokes Madame Web Bombing At The Box Office Was 'Not Her Fault'
Dakota Johnson is reflecting on the negative reception her film Madame Web was met with last year. The Fifty Shades Of Grey star appeared alongside Sydney Sweeney and The Last Of Us' Isabela Merced in the Spider-Man spin-off, taking the lead as Cassandra Webb. Upon its release, Madame Web was near-unanimously slammed by critics, and was also a bomb at the box office. Asked about the project during a new interview with the LA Times, Dakota quipped: 'It wasn't my fault.' She explained: 'There's this thing that happens now where a lot of creative decisions are made by committee. Or made by people who don't have a creative bone in their body. And it's really hard to make art that way. Or to make something entertaining that way. 'And I think unfortunately, with Madame Web, it started out as something and turned into something else. And I was just sort of along for the ride at that point. But that happens. Bigger-budget movies fail all the time.' 'I don't have a Band-Aid over it,' she claimed. 'There's no part of me that's like, 'Oh, I'll never do that again' to anything. I've done even tiny movies that didn't do well. Who cares?' Shortly after the movie's release, Dakota admitted she was 'not surprised' to see Madame Web being picked apart in the way that it was. 'It was a real learning experience, and of course it's not nice to be a part of something that's ripped to shreds,' she said. 'But I can't say that I don't understand.' Dakota previously told Entertainment Weekly: '[Before Madame Web, I'd] never really done a movie where you are on a blue screen, and there's fake explosions going off, and someone's going, 'Explosion!' and you act like there's an explosion. That to me was absolutely psychotic. 'I was like, 'I don't know if this is going to be good at all! I hope that I did an okay job!'.' 9 Things We Need To Talk About Immediately In The New Wicked For Good Trailer Jonathan Bailey Recalls Very Awkward Ariana Grande Moment Behind The Scenes Of Wicked Nicola Peltz Beckham Sets The Record Straight On Claims She 'Cut Brooklyn Out' Of Her Film
