The global cinematographic sensation last year, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying and emotional outcome. The film is directed by John M. Chu And it is starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
What is Wicked about: forever
The final chapter of the story never told of the Oz witches begins with Elphaba (Erito) and Glinda (large) separate and facing the consequences of their decisions.
Elphaba, now demonized as the evil witch of the west, lives exiled, hidden in the Oz forest, while continuing her struggle for the freedom of the silenced animals of the kingdom and desperately tries to expose the truth she knows about the magician (Jeff Goldblum).
Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of goodness in all Oz, living in the Emerald city palace and enjoying the privileges of fame and popularity. Under the tutelage of Madame Morrible (Oscar’s winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is sent as a glowing consolation for Oz, reassuring the masses and assuring them that everything is well under the magician’s mandate.
While Glinda’s fame grows and prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier’s winner and Emmy and Sag Jonathan Bailey) In a spectacular Oziana wedding, she is tormented by her separation from Elphaba. Try to mediate a reconciliation between Elphaba and the Magician, but those efforts fail, further away from the two friends.
The consequences will transform Boq forever (the nominee to Tony Ethan Slater) already fiyero, and will endanger the security of Elphaba’s sister, Nessarrosa (Marissa Bode), When a Kansas girl breaks into their lives. While an enraged peat rises against the evil witch, Glinda and Elphaba must meet for the last time. With their unique friendship as the axis of their destiny, they should really be seen, with honesty and empathy, if they want to change themselves … and change Oz forever.
WICKED: Forever it also has the participation of the Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James Like the unconditional assistants of Glinda, Pfannee and Shenshen, and the Bafta and Grammy nominated Sharon D. Clarke (Caroline, or Change) as Nanamelosa’s voice, Elphaba’s childhood babysitter.
Wicked ‘success
The first part of the saga WICKED He premiered in cinemas at the end of last year and quickly became one of the most commented films of 2024. History will continue with Wicked: forever. “With more space, we can tell Wicked’s story as conceived, contributing even more depth and surprise to the adventures of these beloved characters,” said the director Jon M. Chu In a statement.
Since then, Chu has spoken with the Vanity Fair portal about the arrival of Dorothy to the film, assuring fans that “they are carefully handled” so that the film focuses on Elphaba and Glinda: “We handle ourselves carefully, but we try to understand how it affects our girls and characters that perhaps the series. We are delicate.”
Chu affirmed last year that the sequel is forever is “more relevant” for the current situation of society: “The second part, I must say why I have edited it, it is wonderful. [Estás] capturing the essence. I did not know the current context of society. It becomes eight times more relevant than before when talking about the truth and the consequences of making correct or incorrect decisions. It is intense. “
Ento previously revealed that he co -written an original song for the movie. “I collaborated in one of the new songs and it is very special to me”said. “When we recorded it, the whole team cried. I hope the public is prepared; it is a song that speaks of Elphaba’s heart.”
WICKED: Forever it reaches cinemas in November.
Source: Ambito
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