“Wicked: for good”: the return to Oz with more drama, music and magic in the voice of Ariana Grande | The “Wicked” cinematographic sequel promises different emotions, culminating the musical history led by Ariana Grande
Since its premiere in Broadway in 2003, WICKED He has captivated millions with his ingenious story about the background of the well -known story of The Oz Wizard. After a successful first film, the public waited with interest. Today, we reveal what to expect from WICKED: For Goodthe second part of this ambitious project, directed by Jon M. Chu And with the return of the stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
The decision to divide it into two parts
The transformation of WICKED In two separate films it was announced by Chu, who expressed the need for a more complete narrative that theatrical production did not allow, due to the usual limitations of cinema. “We feel that compressing everything in a single movie would be a nonsense. There were too many moments that needed space to be eliminated.”the director declared in 2022.
Chu, next to the screenwriters Winnie Holzman and Dana Foxas well as the composer Stephen Schwartzthey agreed that the majesty of Defying Gravity In the first part it deserved an appropriate climax. This recognition of the integrity of the material led to the decision to extend the story to two complete films.
Main characters that return
The adaptability of the actors is essential in the transitions from book to musical and cinema. Ariana Grande Retakes his role as Glindawhose complexity will be developed especially in this second part. Cynthia Erivowhose interpretation of Elphaba He stood out in the first film, promises to intensify his character in this delivery, exploring his challenges and the way to redemption.
Most of the original cast of the first film returns, maintaining the scenic essence that the public values. From Jonathan Bailey as Fijero until Jeff Goldblum as the enigmatic Oz wizardeach actor contributes to the story with his acclaimed performance.
Trailer progress and what reveals
The recently released advance suggests a more gloomy and complex world than in the first installment. The sequence begins with Glinda preparing for a crucial moment while a tension atmosphere fills the air. Elphabathe central character faces new threats while voices heard configure his future and that of Oz.
This trailer not only offers an impressive visual quality, but also a palpable emotional burden that seeks to connect both with fans always and with new spectators. The unpublished songs of the award Stephen Schwartz They claim to contribute a renewed musical intensity.
With the launch of WICKED: For Good planned by the end of 2025, the public prepares for another trip through a Oz Reinventred, where friends and identities face decisive evidence and where old stories are narrated from new perspectives. In this context, Chu and his team present a film scene that explores definitive identities, alliances and separations with a reinvented theatrical narrative.
