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Michelle Yeoh to Play Madame Morrible In WICKED Movie; Jeff Goldblum Confirmed as The Wizard
by Michael Major - December 8, 2022

Yeoh will join the recently announced Ethan Slater as Boq, plus previously announced Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, as well as Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero in the two-part film adaption of the hit Broadway musical. Jeff Goldblum has also been confirmed to play the Wizard. Yeoh previously worked with Jon M. Chu on Crazy Rich Asians.

Ethan Slater Joins WICKED Movie Cast as Boq
by Michael Major - December 7, 2022

Ethan Slater has joined the film adaptation of Wicked as Boq. He joins Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, as well as Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero and the rumored Jeff Goldblum in the two-part film adaption of the hit Broadway musical directed by Jon M. Chu.

Second WICKED Movie Will Include Two New Songs
by Michael Major - November 9, 2022

Stephen Schwartz has confirmed that the second Wicked movie will include two new songs and that he is also reworking some of the musical's existing songs. Schwartz also commented on casting for the new film, which features Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, and Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard.

Jeff Goldblum In Final Talks to Join WICKED Movie as The Wizard
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022

Jeff Goldblum is in talks to join the Wicked movie as the Wizard of Oz. He could be joining Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero in the two-part film adaption of the hit Broadway musical. The films will be produced by Jon M. Chu, who also directed the film adaption of In the Heights.

Idina Menzel Reveals the Advice She Gave to Cynthia Erivo For the WICKED Movie
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022

Original Elphaba Idina Menzel has revealed the advice that she gave to Cynthia Erivo, who will be playing the role in the upcoming two-part film adaption of Wicked. Erivo will be joined by Ariana Grande as Glinda and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero in the upcoming film, helmed by In the Heights director Jon M. Chu.

VIDEO: Jonathan Bailey Sings THE LAST FIVE YEARS, COMPANY & More
by Team BWW - September 22, 2022

Olivier Award winner and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey will play Fiyero in Jon M. Chu's upcoming film adaption of Wicked. He joins the previously announced Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in the two-part film adaption of the hit Broadway musical. Check out just a few video highlights of Bailey onstage!

Jonathan Bailey Joins WICKED Movie as Fiyero
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022

It has been confirmed by director Jon M. Chu on Twitter, that Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey has joined the upcoming film adaption of Wicked as Fiyero. Bailey joins the previously announced Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in the two-part film adaption of the hit Broadway musical. The films will be produced by Jon M. Chu, who also directed the film adaption of In the Heights.

Video: Cynthia Erivo Gushes Over WICKED Co-Star Ariana Grande
by BWW News Desk - September 8, 2022

On the red carpet for Pinocchio, Cynthia Erivo gushed about her co-star in the Wicked film, Ariana Grande. Check out the video here!

Amanda Seyfried Discusses How Wanting to 'Redo' LES MISERABLES Affected Her WICKED Movie Audition
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022

Amanda Seyfried has revealed that she auditioned for the role of Glinda in the upcoming Wicked movie adaptation. Seyfried stated that she wished to prove herself through the Wicked audition after being dissatisfied with her singing performance as Cosette in the 2012 film adaption of Les Misérables.

WICKED Movie to Begin Principal Photography in November
by Michael Major - July 18, 2022

The Wicked film adaption will now begin prinicpal photography in November. The year-long filming process will take place at the newly-built Sky Studios in Elstree, England. Director Jon M. Chu and writers Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz are currently preparing for the rehearsals in England.

Ariana Grande Arrives in England to Film WICKED Movie
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022

Ariana Grande shared two new photos to her Instagram story, one of an open field with hot air balloons flying above it, along with a photo of a framed picture of the Scarecrow from the original Wizard of Oz film, captioned '!!!!,' signalling that she has arrived to film the highly-anticipated screen adaption of Wicked.

Stephen Schwartz Discusses Changes to WICKED For Upcoming Film
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022

Stephen Schwartz has shared his thoughts on the decision to release the Wicked film in two parts. Schwartz seemingly confirmed that the first Wicked film will end after 'Defying Gravity,' the stage musical's act one finale. Schwartz assured fans that any changes made to Wicked will be done so to add something new to the story.

Photo: Cynthia Erivo Visits WICKED on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022

Cynthia Erivo, who is leading the cast of the Wicked movie as Elphaba, stopped by Wicked on Broadway this weekend! Check out a photo from her visit.t! 

Ariana Grande Putting New Music on Hold While Filming WICKED Movies
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022

During a Q&A for her beauty brand, R.E.M. Beauty, Grande shared that she has not started working on a new album due to devoting her time to filming The Voice and preparing for her Wicked audition. Now, as production on the films begin this summer, Grande will be focusing completely on playing Glinda.

WICKED Movie To Be Released In Two Parts
by BWW Staff - April 26, 2022

It was just announced by Jon M. Chu that the WICKED movie will be released in two parts. The films will be released a year apart, beginning with the 2024 Holiday season.

Everything You Need to Know About the WICKED Movie
by Michael Major - April 16, 2022

It's a guide to the Wicked movie. Part One of the Broadway musical will be coming to the big screen later this year. BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what viewers can expect, and what will be new for the film.

Kristin Chenoweth Reveals the Advice She Gave to Ariana Grande About Playing Glinda in WICKED
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2022

Kristin Chenoweth has revealed the advice she has given to Ariana Grande as she prepares to 'pass the wand and the crown' to the pop star, who will star as Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film adaptation.

Cynthia Erivo Talks Preparing for WICKED Film with Ariana Grande on SAG Awards Red Carpet
by Michael Major - March 2, 2022

On the red carpet for the SAG Awards, Cynthia Erivo opened up about preparing to work alongside Ariana Grande in the upcoming film adaption of Wicked. Erivo discussed her first time meeting with Grande, starting production on the new film, and the new 'spin' that director Jon M. Chu is putting on the hit musical.

Ariana Grande Visits WICKED on Broadway
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - February 20, 2022

Ariana Grande shared praise for the show's leads, Lindsay Heather Pearce and Brittney Johnson, on her Instagram story, stating, 'You were so very, very brilliant. Truly an honor to see and hug and hear and witness you both. I am weeping!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still!!!!!! Words simply do not suffice. Everyone was so remarkable. I feel so deeply thankful to have experienced this this tonight. Floating!'

WICKED Film Looks to Authentically Cast 'Wheelchair Users' for Nessarose
by Michael Major - December 1, 2021

A new casting notice for the upcoming Wicked film adaption details that the film is seeking a 'wheelchair user' between the ages of 18-30 to play Nessarose. Rehearsals are set to begin in June/July of 2022 in the U.K. As previously announced, the new film adaption of the hit musical will star Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Talks Possible WICKED Movie Cameo on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021

During an appearnace on The Tonight Show, Kristin Chenoweth commented on the recent news that Ariana Grande would be playing Glinda in the new film adaption of Wicked. When asked about the possibility of making a cameo in the film, Chenoweth shared her idea of how she and original Elphaba Idina Menzel should make an appearance in the film.

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth React to WICKED Film Casting News
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - November 5, 2021

Original Broadway stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth took to social media to share their congratulations to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

VIDEO: WICKED's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Sing Broadway
by BWW News Desk - November 5, 2021

Before their trip to Oz, watch as Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande take on some of Broadway's most iconic songs!

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Star in WICKED Movie
by BWW News Desk - November 4, 2021

Thank Goodness! Academy Award-nominee Cynthia Erivo and international pop sensation and actress Ariana Grande will lead the long-anticipated film adaptation of Wicked!

WICKED Movie To Reunite Director Jon M. Chu With IN THE HEIGHTS Cinematographer Alice Brooks
by BWW News Desk - September 2, 2021

The upcoming film adaptation of Wicked is set to reunite director Jon M. Chu with cinematographer Alice Brooks! Chu had previously directed this summer's film adaptation of In the Heights, which also featured Brooks as Cinematographer.


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