First Look WICKED Photos of Feature Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Costume
Two new first-look photos have been released by director Jon M. Chu from his upcoming musical film adaptation of the Broadway sensation Wicked, which tells the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West from the classic tale The Wizard of Oz.
The photos feature Cynthia Erivo in the lead role of Elphaba and Ariana Grande in the co-starring role of Glinda.
In the distant and darkly lit photos, Erivo is sporting her character’s signature witch hat and broom, while a blonde Grande is donning a striking pink gown as she ascends a staircase.
A prequel to The Wizard of Oz, Wicked recounts everything that happened before Dorothy sauntered down that iconic yellow brick road — and tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, known as the Good Witch. It also reveals how the Wicked Witch got that pointy hat.
The cast also includes Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Ethan Slater as Boq.
Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the music and lyrics to the Broadway show, is adapting the screenplay with Winnie Holzman. Along with favorites like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular,” the two-part movie version is expected to feature at least two new songs.
The first Wicked is landing in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024 with the second installment set to release on Dec. 25, 2025. Check out the photos below, and let us know what you think.
via: Variety