Director: Jon M. Chu
Writers: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey
Plot Overview
Wicked explores the untold story of Elphaba, the green-skinned young woman misunderstood for her differences, and Glinda, the beloved and popular girl at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. Their unlikely friendship takes center stage as they encounter the Wonderful Wizard and experience events that reframe the classic Wizard of Oz tale.
Key Details
- Genre: Fantasy, Musical, Romance
- Runtime: 2 hours, 40 minutes
- Release Date: November 22, 2024 (United States)
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
- Filming Locations: Sky Studios Elstree, Borehamwood, UK
Cast
- Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba
- Ariana Grande as Glinda
- Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero
- Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible
- Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard
- Marissa Bode as Nessarose
- Ethan Slater as Boq
Trivia
- The name “Elphaba” is derived from the phonetic pronunciation of Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum’s initials (L-F-B).
- The Universal Pictures logo in the film is stylized in pink and green, representing Glinda and Elphaba.
Soundtrack
The movie features iconic songs from the Broadway musical, including No One Mourns the Wicked and Defying Gravity, performed by an ensemble cast led by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
