Andy Nyman to Play Governor Thropp in WICKED Movie
Actor Andy Nyman took to social media on Monday to reveal that he will be playing the role of Governor Thropp in the upcoming Wicked movie. In the musical, Thropp is the 'father' of Elphaba and Nessarose and the governor of Munchkinland. He appears in the opening number 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' which serves as a flashback of Elphaba's birth.
Video: LEGO Teases New Sets Inspired by the WICKED Movie
In October, LEGO Group will introduce four sets inspired by the first film that will allow fans to delve deeper into some of the most iconic scenes straight out of Oz and explore core themes, characters, and songs from the upcoming film. On the official LEGO X/Twitter page, the fan-favorite building block toy company teased the new line of products. In the 15-second video, pink, white, and green LEGO pieces spill out the words 'Pink clicks good with green,' with background music playing the song Popular, sung by Glinda in the musical. Watch the teaser here!
WICKED Cast Recording Streams Continue to Increase Ahead of Film Following New Trailer
As we prepare for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie musical, fans are returning to the iconic Original Broadway Cast Recording. The day after the new trailer dropped, over a dozen songs from the album received significant spikes on Spotify in the U.S. Check out how songs like 'Dear Old Shiz' and 'No One Mourns the Wicked' have increased in streams!
Video: Madame Morrible Invites You to Apply to Shiz University
In a new promo video for the Wicked movie, Madame Morrible, played by Michelle Yeoh, invites prospective students to apply for enrollment at Shiz University. Shiz is the school attended by Galinda and Elphaba in the musical and film of Wicked, which just dropped a new trailer. In the video, Morrible details the subjects offered at Shiz including Logic, Literature, Linguification, and Sorcery, which she teaches. Watch the video and apply now!
A Guide to the WICKED Movie Trailer: Here's What's New
Check out a look at the new Wicked movie musical trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can assume are iconic moments from the stage show brought to the big screen.
Video: Watch Preview of New WICKED Trailer With Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
Following the announcement of a new trailer later this week, a preview of new footage and a behind-the-scenes look at the film has been revealed. The video opens with director Jon M. Chu discussing his dream project: 'Whenever anyone asks me, 'What's the one movie you want to do?' If there was one, I'd always say that it'd be Wicked.' Watch the preview now!
New Trailer for the WICKED Movie to Debut Later This Week
New reports suggest that an extended first look at the Wicked film, totaling between three and four minutes, will premiere online later this week. The new footage was first shown to ad buyers at Radio City Music Hall on Monday during NBCUniversal's upfront presentation. The footage in question showcased new visual effects as well as the dynamic between Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba. It reportedly received a 'warm response' from the audience.
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Will Host WICKED MOVIE Behind-The-Scenes Special on NBC
NBC will be airing a brand-new behind-the-scenes special, centered on the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked. Headlined by stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the special will air on November 25, two days before Part One premieres in theaters. In celebration of the generation-defining, cinematic event of the year, international superstars Erivo and Grande will lead an all-star cast in a journey through a dazzling new vision of Oz, created for Universal Pictures’ Wicked.
Jon M. Chu Says Cynthia Erivo 'Blew Us Away' on Set of WICKED Film
In a new interview with Variety, Wicked director Jon M. Chu discussed his first meeting with Cynthia Erivo and their time together on the set of the highly anticipated movie. He highlighted the magic of Erivo's performance in the film, specifically citing the powerful anthem Defying Gravity.
Michelle Yeoh to Star in BLADE RUNNER Sequel Series
According to reports, Michelle Yeoh, who will play Madame Morrible in the upcoming musical film Wicked, has found her latest project. Yeoh will be playing the lead in the upcoming Blade Runner limited series from Prime Video, which recently began production. Later this year, Yeoh will be seen in Wicked alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Talk WICKED At the 2024 Met Gala
Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande, the stars of the upcoming Wicked film adaptation, are in attendance at tonight's Met Gala. While climbing the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the two stopped for a chat about their experiences working on the high-profile adaptation.
Michelle Yeoh Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Actress Michelle Yeoh, who will play Madame Morrible in the upcoming musical film Wicked, is one of the recipients of this year's Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.
THE TIGER'S APPRENTICE Arrives on Digital May 14th & on DVD May 28th
Based on the popular children’s book series by Laurence Yep, The Tiger's Apprentice is an authentic coming-of-age tale with mystical characters, laugh-out-loud comedy, and pulse-pounding action. The film features vibrant animation and a star-studded voice cast including Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh, Bowen Yang, Greta Lee, Brandon Soo Hoo, and more.