Elphaba

A movie adaptation of Wicked has been in development at Universal Pictures for over a decade now, but the production can finally say it’s really coming soon to theaters! After the shoot (which is set to be a pair of movies rather than just one) was previously delayed by COVID-19 and the SAG-AFTRA strike, it’s a wrap on Wicked, and Cynthia Erivo is celebrating with a behind-the-scenes photo of her Elphaba flying on a broom. The talented actress, who is set to lead the Wicked cast as the Wicked Witch of the West, took to…

The first look of the highly anticipated two-part adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked has dropped. Director Jon M Chu has revealed the first look of stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, much to the excitement of the fans. (Also read: Ariana Grande urges fans to stop speculating about her body: 'These are my eyes, so don’t freak out...') Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in Wicked. Jon took to Instagram to share two dimly-lit pictures from the film and wrote in the caption: "You…

Image: Theo Wargo (Getty Images)Jeff Goldblum, notorious kooky old guy, seems like the perfect fit to play the great and powerful Oz in any adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. And as it so happens, it appears he’ll be taking up the role of the man behind the curtain in Wicked. Variety reports that Goldblum is in final talks to play the Wizard in the upcoming two-part Wicked movie adaptation helmed by Jon M. Chu.Goldblum will join Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba (the future wicked witch of the west),and…

One of the most memorable roles Idina Menzel played on the Broadway stage was as Elphaba in Wicked. She’s otherwise known as the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West who became unlikely friends with Glinda before the events of The Wizard of Oz. With Wicked getting the film-adaptation treatment, the movie musical has cast its two leads. But, one of those leads will not be the actress who brought the role to life. Idina Menzel shares her “honest truth” about how it feels to not relive the Tony-winning role of Elphaba for…