If you are a fan of the 'Wizard of Oz,' one of the most famous movies of all time, there is good news for you. The film 'Wicked,' a prequel to the story of the Wizard who arrives in this world of magic, is currently in development. The production of this movie begun some time ago, and so far, evidences of the set and the actors that will be in the film are already on the web sites, among them, we can see Ariana Grande as one of the main characters, and in fact, she will not be the only recognize star that we will see in the movies, as many world known actors will perform alongside the Grammy winner.
This well-known story focuses on the lives of two witches, who, despite their great differences, create a strong bond after meeting in their youth. Elphaba is a talented witch who suffers rejection (even from her own family) for having a peculiar green skin tone, and because of this, everyone thinks that he is a bad person just because of his physical appearance, even though he has a good soul. While Glinda is a witch who is loved and admired for her beauty, who ends up becoming the counterpart and rival of her former friend.
In fact, 'Wicked' is currently one of the most ambitious Hollywood projects in recent years, this musical adaptation will feature a large cast of Oscar and Grammy nominated and winning actresses. Aside from Ariana, there is Cynthia Erivo, the star of the Oscar-winning film 'Everything Everywhere At All Once,' Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, among others.
The first part of Wicked by director Jon M. Chu and starring Ariana Grande will hit theaters on November 27, 2024.
