Having already discussed the legacy and milestone status of the Broadway show “Wicked” in one of the previously posted trailer narratives I don’t have much more to add to the mix other that ask how excited is everyone for the opening of the film today. The advance reviews have been positive which is always a good sign and I know a lot of people that are anxious to enjoy its magic on the big screen. Down below I’ve shared the Official Release poster and if you didn’t see the Official Trailer or the Official Trailer 2 then just click the hyperlinked text to see those as that is why we post them. As expected, I’ve also added some casting and light premise. Check it out.
The Premise: Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Cast and Characters:
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp
Karis Musongole as young Elphaba
Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland
Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible
Jeff Goldblum as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar
Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman
Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp
Cesily Collette Taylor as young Nessarose
Peter Dinklage as the voice of Doctor Dillamond
Bowen Yang as Pfannee of Phan Hall
Bronwyn James as ShenShen
Keala Settle as Miss Coddle
Aaron Teoh as Avaric Tenmeadows
Grecia de la Paz as Gilligan
Colin Michael Carmichael as Professor Nikidik
Adam James as Galinda’s father
Alice Fearn as Galinda’s mother
Andy Nyman as Frexspar Thropp
Courtney-Mae Briggs as Melena Thropp
Sharon D. Clarke as the voice of the Midwife
Jenna Boyd will appear in an undisclosed role
Dorothy Gale, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion in a brief cameo
Unrevealed as Ama Clutch
Composer Stephen Schwartz as Emerald City guard
Musical Numbers:
“Overture”
“No One Mourns the Wicked”
“Dear Old Shiz”
“The Wizard and I”
“What Is This Feeling?”
“Something Bad”
“Dancing Through Life”
“Ozdust Duet”
“Popular”
“I’m Not That Girl”
“The Wizard and I” (Reprise)
“One Short Day”
“A Sentimental Man”
“Defying Gravity”
Piercing Ken Thoughts: In the second trailer post I pointed out that I was most likely not planning on seeing the film during its theatrical run. Since its part one of two I’d rather wait to be able to enjoy the whole thing in a single sitting and I am not too inclined to catch musicals in the movies these days anyway. Give me the knock down, bang ’em up action films any day of the week. That being said, I should share some comments I’ve seen across the media realm regarding the screenings of the “Wicked” film. They’re pretty much advising that you don’t find your inner Broadway star and sing along with the film. That makes sense because let’s face it, not everyone can carry a tune and if you actually can, please wait until you own a copy of the film and do that stuff in the privacy of your own home. I’ll wrap this one up now and leave as I usually do with the inquiry on whether or not you are planning on seeing this one early in the release or sitting back and waiting on it all as I have mentioned I’d be doing. You can do that down in the comments below and until next time I bid you farewell.
Official Film Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(2024_film)