Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are set to star in the highly-anticipated movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, Wicked. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, is a two-part project with the first installment scheduled to hit theaters on Nov. 27.
Wicked is based on the Tony-winning musical of the same name, which in turn is inspired by Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The story delves into the lives of characters from L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, famously portrayed in the 1939 film musical The Wizard of Oz.
The movie follows the journey of Elphaba, the green-skinned witch, and her relationship with Glinda before the arrival of Dorothy in the Land of Oz. The teaser trailer, which premiered during Super Bowl LVIII, offers a glimpse into the dynamic between the two leading characters, played by Grande and Erivo.
The star-studded cast also includes Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, and Bowen Yang. Producers Marc Platt and David Stone have worked tirelessly to bring this beloved story to the big screen.
At CinemaCon, attendees were treated to an extensive preview of Wicked, leaving both director Jon M. Chu and lead actress Ariana Grande visibly moved. Chu expressed his vision for the film, promising a magical experience filled with breathtaking visuals and powerful performances that will resonate with audiences.
With Grande as Glinda and Erivo as Elphaba, Wicked promises to defy expectations and deliver a fresh take on a classic tale. Fans of the musical and newcomers alike can look forward to a cinematic experience that will captivate and inspire when the film debuts later this year.
