In Wicked, the untold story of the Witches of Oz, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo (Broadway’s Harriet) plays Elphaba, a young woman with an unusual green skin and who is misunderstood. Grammy Award winner, multi-platinum artist and global star Ariana Grande plays Glinda, a popular young woman blessed with privilege and ambition, but who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and develop an unlikely but deep friendship. After an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take completely different paths. Glinda’s unwavering desire for popularity leads her to be seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to stay true to herself and those around her will have unexpected and shocking consequences for her future. In their extraordinary adventure in Oz, they ultimately fulfill their destinies as the good Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Wicked - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Wicked |
Genre: | Kids & Family, Musical, Fantasy, Adventure |
Language: | English |
Director: | Jon M. Chu |
Main Cast: | Cynthia Erivo. Elphaba. Ariana Grande ; Jonathan Bailey. Fiyero. Marissa Bode ; Ethan Slater. Boq. Michelle Yeoh ; Jeff Goldblum. Wizard. Keala Settle. |
Release Date: | Nov 22, 2024, Wide |
Banner: | Marc Platt Productions, The Araca Group |
Music: | Wicked |
Budget: | Not available |
Runtime: | 2h03m |
Wicked Movie Info
In Wicked, the untold story of the Witches of Oz, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo (Broadway’s Harriet) plays Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman with unusually green skin. Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global star Ariana Grande plays Glinda, a popular young woman blessed with privilege and ambition, but who has yet to find her true heart. The two meet as students at the University of Oz in the fairytale land of Oz, and develop an unlikely yet deep friendship. After an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unwavering desire for popularity leads her to be seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to stay true to herself and those around her will have unexpected and shocking consequences for her future. On their extraordinary adventure in Oz, they ultimately fulfill their destinies as the good Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West.