Elphaba, played by actor Cynthia Erivo, adjusts her black hat in front of a colorful background.
It’s certainly been a long wait, but after 21 years, Wicked has finally made its way to the big screen! The magical tale promises to not only cast a spell at the box office but has already garnered glowing reviews. A prequel/retelling of The Wizard of Oz, the film follows Elphaba , a girl born green, ostracized for her looks and her incredible magical abilities.
Related One Daring Creative Choice in 1939's 'Wizard of Oz' Is Now a Huge Part of 'Wicked's Story The Wicked Witch is quite different in the book. ‘Wicked’ Creates More Complex Character Backstories Close ✕ Remove Ads The film may be faithful to the Broadway musical, but it does dive deeper into its characters, starting with Elphaba. While there have been plenty of takes on the Wicked Witch over the years, Elphaba has always been one of the most unique. The stage show never presents her as morphing into a traditional villain, and the movie follows suit.
✕ Remove Ads Oz’s Mythology is More Complex in the ‘Wicked’ Movie The land of Oz itself is far more filled out on the screen. On stage, Madame Morrible is completely in charge of Shiz, serving as its headmistress and its professor of sorcery. But the movie offers a much more interesting hierarchy to the school. Miss Coddle serves as the headmistress, overseeing a plethora of new staff members, while Oz at large receives a new backstory for the Wizard’s uprising.
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