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Wicked
Directed byJon M. Chu
Screenplay by
Based on
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAlice Brooks
Music byStephen Schwartz
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • December 25, 2024 (2024-12-25) (United States)
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Wicked (also known as Wicked: Part One) is an upcoming epic musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu and adapted to the screen by Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz from their 2003 stage musical of the same name, which is in turn based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire. The film stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. It will be the first of a two-part adaptation of the musical, with this film scheduled for release on December 25, 2024, by Universal Pictures.

Premise

The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West.

Cast

Production

Development

In 2003, the novel was adapted as the Broadway musical Wicked. The musical was produced by Universal Pictures' stage division and directed by Joe Mantello, with musical staging by Wayne Cilento. The Broadway production has inspired long-run productions in Chicago, London's West End, San Francisco, and Los Angeles in the United States, as well as Germany and Japan. It was nominated for ten Tony Awards, winning three, and is the 6th longest-running Broadway show in history, with over 6,100 performances. The original Broadway production starred Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda.

In a 2009 interview, Maguire stated that he had sold the rights to ABC to make an independent non-musical TV adaptation of Wicked. It would not be based on Winnie Holzman's script.[1] On January 9, 2011, it was reported by Entertainment Weekly that ABC would be teaming up with Salma Hayek and her production company to create a TV miniseries of "Wicked" based solely on Maguire's novel. No further information, such as casting, has been revealed yet.[2]

It was also speculated that there will be a movie version of the musical.[3] Original Broadway cast members Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda and Idina Menzel as Elphaba have been mentioned as possible film leads. Lea Michele and Amy Adams have also been rumored to be potential leads. Potential writers include Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz. J. J. Abrams, Rob Marshall and Ryan Murphy have been mentioned as possible candidates for director.[4] In December 2012, following the success of Les Misérables,[5][6] Marc Platt, also a producer of the stage version, announced the film was going ahead,[7] later confirming the film was aiming for a 2016 release.[8] After long development, Universal announced in 2016 that the film will be released in theaters on December 20, 2019, with Stephen Daldry directing.[9]

Pre-production

In May 2017, Schwartz stated that the film would feature "at least two" new songs.[10] On August 31, 2018, Universal put the film on hold, due to production scheduling, and gave the film adaptation of Cats the release date formerly held by the film.[11] On February 8, 2019, Universal announced a new release date of December 22, 2021, for the Wicked film.[12] On April 1, 2020, Universal put the film on hold once again due to Universal shifting release dates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and gave Sing 2 the 2021 release date.[13] On October 20, 2020, it was announced that Daldry had left the production due to scheduling conflicts. On February 2, 2021, it was announced that Jon M. Chu will take over as director.[14][15] In August, Alice Brooks was confirmed as the film's cinematographer, after working with Chu before on the film version of In the Heights.[16] In November, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were cast to portray Glinda and Elphaba respectively.[17] On September 21, 2022, it was reported that Jonathan Bailey has joined the cast as Fiyero.[18] In October 2022, it was announced that Jeff Goldblum was in final talks to star as The Wizard.[19] Goldblum remained in talks by December, when Ethan Slater and Michelle Yeoh were added to the cast.[20][21]

About preparing for the role of Elphaba, Erivo said to Variety, while expressing her desire to see the stage version on Broadway again before filming: "I'm relearning everything ... I want to go and see it again. ... When I get to New York at some point I'll pop in and see the show again, that'll be my fifth time." She also said at that time that discussions were underway on what the film will look like, particularly its production design and visual style, while confirming the hiring of Paul Tazewell as costume designer. Her request to him for Elphaba's costume when she becomes the Wicked Witch of the West involved "a Jean Paul Gaultier collection with a "new world, kind of gilded age" feeling."[22] In June 2022, Chu confirmed the hiring of Nathan Crowley as production designer.[23]

Filming

Principal photography was set to commence in June 2022 at the Sky Studios Elstree facilities in the United Kingdom.[24] In July 2021, Stephen Schwartz indicated there were plans to film in Atlanta in 2021.[25] On April 26, 2022, Chu announced the adaptation will be filmed in two parts, saying:[26]

As we prepared the production over the last year, it became impossible to wrestle the story of 'Wicked' into a single film without doing some real damage to it ... As we tried to cut songs or trim characters, those decisions began to feel like fatal compromises to the source material that has entertained us all for so many years. We decided to give ourselves a bigger canvas and make not just one 'Wicked' movie but two! With more space, we can tell the story of 'Wicked' as it was meant to be told while bringing even more depth and surprise to the journeys for these beloved characters.

In June 2022, Stephen Schwartz added, while confirming that a new song will be written for one of the two films:[27]

We found it very difficult to get past 'Defying Gravity' without a break ... That song is written specifically to bring a curtain down, and whatever scene to follow it without a break just seemed hugely anti-climactic ... Even as a very long single movie, it required us cutting or omitting things that we wanted to include and that we think fans of the show and the story will appreciate. What we have discussed is that changes need to be 'additive,' to use (producer) Marc Platt's term. They need to add something to the story or the characters. They can't just be changes to do something different. I feel confident that by the time the movie is made, if we all continue to have the same degree of input, I could have a conversation with anyone who has a question about any of the changes made from the stage show and justify why I think it's better for the movie.

On July 18, 2022, it was revealed that with the filming process settled at the newly-built Sky Studios in Elstree, England, rehearsals would begin in August with principal photography beginning in November.[28] By September 2022, Jonathan Bailey was confirmed to have been cast as Fiyero.[29] The following month, Jeff Goldblum was reported to be in final talks to play the Wizard.[30]

In November 2022, Schwartz revealed that Part 2 of the movie will include two new songs "to meet the demands of the storytelling."[31] Then, on December 7, 2022, it was revealed that Ethan Slater will be playing Boq.[32] On December 8, 2022, it was announced that Michelle Yeoh will be playing Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum will be playing the Wizard.[33]

Release

Wicked: Part One will be theatrically released on December 25, 2024, by Universal Pictures.[26]

References

  1. ^ "Gregory Maguire on Wickedness Post-Bush". Archived from the original on January 3, 2010. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  2. ^ "ABC, Salma Hayek developing 'Wicked' miniseries". EW.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  3. ^ "Wicked". IMDb. Archived from the original on September 15, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  4. ^ Jamie Sharp (September 6, 2010). "Finally – Wicked: The Movie This Way Comes!". Archived from the original on January 3, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
  5. ^ Universal Chairman Wants 'Fifty Shades' for Summer 2014, More 'Bourne' and 'Van Helsing' Reboot (Q&A) Archived 2013-06-05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 21, 2013
  6. ^ LES MIS Hit Status Leading To WICKED At Universal? Archived 2013-03-13 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 21, 2013
  7. ^ WICKED Film to Enter Development 'Soon' Archived 2016-03-01 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved December 13, 2012
  8. ^ "Wicked movie finally seems to be on course, set for 2016 release". Film Divider. Archived from the original on January 23, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
  9. ^ "Universal's 'Wicked' Movie Adaptation Gets December 2019 Release". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 6, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
  10. ^ "Stephen Schwartz: 'Wicked' Movie to Feature 'at Least Two' New Songs" Archived 2020-07-06 at the Wayback Machine variety.com.
  11. ^ "'Cats' Will Pounce During Christmas 2019 Frame; 'Wicked' Moves" Archived 2018-08-31 at the Wayback Machine deadline.com.
  12. ^ "Wicked Feature Adaptation Moved to December 2021" Comingsoon.net.
  13. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (April 1, 2020). "'Minions: The Rise Of Gru', 'Sing 2' Set New 2021 Release Dates; 'Wicked' Still Brewing Slot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 1, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  14. ^ "'Wicked' Director Stephen Daldry Exits Universal Movie Musical Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 21, 2020.
  15. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 2, 2021). "'Wicked': Jon M. Chu Tapped To Direct Universal's Film Adaptation". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  16. ^ https://collider.com/wicked-movie-cinematographer-alice-brooks/
  17. ^ Shaffer, Ellise; Donnelly, Matt (November 4, 2021). "Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Star in 'Wicked' Musical for Universal". Variety. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  18. ^ Malkin, Marc (September 21, 2022). "Jonathan Bailey Joins 'Wicked' Movies as Fiyero (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  19. ^ Malkin, Marc; Malkin, Marc (October 28, 2022). "Jeff Goldblum in Final Talks to Join 'Wicked' Movies as the Wizard (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  20. ^ Jackson, Angelique (December 7, 2022). "Wicked Movie Casts Ethan Slater Opposite Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  21. ^ Malkin, Marc (December 8, 2022). "Michelle Yeoh to Star in Wicked Movies as Madame Morrible (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  22. ^ Urban, Sasha (April 4, 2022). "Cynthia Erivo Says She Wants to See 'Wicked' One More Time Before Making the Movie". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  23. ^ https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/jon-m-chus-praise-for-ariana-grande-and-cynthia-erivo-will-get-you-hyped-for-the-wicked-movie
  24. ^ Kit, Borys (October 27, 2021). "Universal's 'Wicked' Movie Hits New Speed Bump". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC.
  25. ^ Wood, Alex (July 2, 2021). "Stephen Schwartz: Wicked movie to start production later this year in Georgia". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  26. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 26, 2022). "Universal Releasing 'Wicked' Musical In Two Parts". Deadline. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  27. ^ Willman, Chris (June 28, 2022). "'Wicked' Songwriter Stephen Schwartz on Why the Movie Must Be a Two-Parter: Nothing Can Follow 'Defying Gravity'". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  28. ^ Major, Michael (July 18, 2022). "WICKED Movie to Begin Principal Photography in November". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  29. ^ Malkin, Marc (September 21, 2022). "Jonathan Bailey Joins 'Wicked' Movies as Fiyero (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  30. ^ Malkin, Marc (October 29, 2022). "Jeff Goldblum in Final Talks to Join 'Wicked' Movies as the Wizard (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  31. ^ Major, Michael. "Second WICKED Movie Will Include Two New Songs". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  32. ^ Stewart, Zachary. "Ethan Slater to Play Boq in Wicked Movie". theatermania.com. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  33. ^ Major, Michael. "Michelle Yeoh to Play Madame Morrible In WICKED Movie; Jeff Goldblum Confirmed as The Wizard". Broadway World. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
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