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New ‘Wicked’ featurette celebrates the timeless classic

“As a fan, as a person who has loved this for twenty years, I know that this fights for the truth and the complexities of being misunderstood.” Ariana Grande speaks about the big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway classic, “Wicked,” where she stars as Glinda, in a new featurette.

Watch the featurette here:

Cynthia Erivo, who stars beside Grande as Elphaba, gets into how she relates with her character, and the importance of the story of “Wicked.” “Wicked truly resonates with me because it lands on the idea that the possibilities in any person are endless.”

Acclaimed director John M. Chu talks about how “Wicked” has connected with him. “It touched on things that I love and know: going to college, meeting friends, saying goodbye to friends. It’s a magical place, and life there is exciting. It’s a place where your dreams begin.

Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh, who play the Wizard of Oz and Madame Morrible, respectively, weigh in on what “Wicked” is all about. “It’s very much a story about discovery; fighting for who you are,” Yeoh says. “Wicked is about your relationship with other people, and the quality of those relationships can transform your life.”

Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu
Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu
Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu
Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu

Join them and discover the power and magic inside of you, as “Wicked” arrives in Philippine theaters on November 20.

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About Wicked movie

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

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