Wicked was a masterpiece that ended on a cliffhanger. On November 21st, we will see how the story of Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) concludes in Wicked: For Good.
Today, we got a sneak peek of their final songs and how their tale continues with a wedding, a little Wizard of Oz mixed in, and how their friendship changes for good and for bad in the final trailer.
Elphaba, 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.
I thought the first movie was an epic, but I was wrong. The sequel looks even bigger. Who knew that was possible? John M. Chu, the visionary behind the musical!
Normally, I don’t want the Halloween season to end, but this year I do because I can’t wait to see a movie that is already a classic for generations to come.
Jonathan Bailey shared a photo of himself biting Scarlett Johansson’s neck, and I wonder if they have something to tell us.
Is Bailey switching teams, and is Johansson leaving her husband, Colin Jost, for him? Nope. They are being shameless to get the word out about his charity, The Shameless Fund, a Foundation he founded to use brand collaborations to raise money to support LGBTQ+ rights and organizations.
Did their shameless actions work to donate to him?
Forget Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson, the real star of Jurassic World Rebirth is Delores the Dinosaur.
Don’t believe me? Even Rupert Friend said he “would not be surprised if she is everyone’s favorite character in the film.” She is mine, and I have not seen the film that comes out on Wednesday.
The puppy-sized dino is an Aquilops, and sadly, she doesn’t exist off of the screen. But I am going to dream she does, and I will want to own one. Thankfully, there are a lot of toys in her image. But they are not the same.
Why can’t someone clone the fossil they found and bring her to life? What else are scientists working on since this administration is making them stop working on vaccines and cures for things like cancer?
Universal Pictures released the first trailer for Wicked For Good, and November 21st (170 days) is too far away from today.
The visuals make it look like it will be another sensational masterpiece like Wicked is. Plus, the story of Elphaba and Glenda’s friendship is going to bring friends together every time they watch the film because we all want that one friend who matters.
Here is the description of Wicked For Good from Universal: 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.
While I wait for the sequel to the prequel of The Wizard of Oz to come out, I will watch Wicked another 100 times.
BTW I think that they should have released this trailer during the Tonys, which is going to be hosted by Erivo.
Wicked is defying gravity on Peacock on March 21st. And we are getting more than just the 2-hour and 45-minute film which was shown in movie theaters.
The streamer will also be streaming a sing-along version so that you, I mean, I, can torture my cat and neighbors! Although, at this point, we, I, know all the lyrics.
There is more. The 10-time Oscar-nominated movie is coming with bonus features:
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked NBC Special
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reveal their journey into Oz with personal footage from set and a world exclusive scene, alongside Wicked cast members Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.
Making Wicked
Return to Oz for a fantastic behind-the-scenes journey with this expansive look inside the characters, choreography and creativity that make up the movie’s unforgettable world.
Deleted & Extended Scenes
Pfannee & ShenShen Meet Glinda
Reunited at Shiz University, Glinda, Pfannee and ShenShen recall their past by performing a twirling routine together.
Toss Toss
Glinda teaches Elphaba the art of Toss Toss, with mixed results.
Elphaba’s Promise
Elphaba makes a pledge to Glinda that they both hope will strengthen their friendship.
Train Platform Farewell
Glinda, Madame Morrible and Governor Thropp gather to send Elphaba off to Emerald City.
Boq & Elphaba Talk
Elphaba challenges Boq to face the truth about his feelings for Nessa Rose, but she has difficulty doing the same when it comes to Fiyero.
Train Ride to Emerald City
Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to Emerald City.
Palace Monkeys Chase
Elphaba and Glinda race through a maddening maze of winged monkeys determined to take them down.
Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes
On Set with Jon M. Chu
A Wicked Legacy
As Seen on Screen Podcast Episodes
Defying Gravity with Wicked Director Jon M. Chu
Opening the Aperture of Wicked with Director of Photography Alice Brooks ASC
I have a feeling this movie event will be popular on Peacock! I know it will be in my house because I cannot get enough of Elphaba and Glenda’s friendship! I want and need an Elphaba in my life!
