Wicked

Name: Wicked
Genre: Music, Drama, Adventure
Duration: 2 h 40 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater

2024

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8.2

Title: Wicked

Original Title: Wicked

Year: 2024

Info

Country: USA
Language: English
Length: 160 Minutes (2 hours 40 min)
Genre: Music Drama Adventure
Studios: Marc Platt Productions Universal Pictures
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Age rating: PG (Parental guidance)

Release Dates

UK: November 28 2024
United States: November 27 2024

Plot

'Wicked' is the first of the two parts that adapt the Winnie Holzman's musical to a movie. It presents the origin of the Witch of the West, antagonist of 'The Wizard of Oz', and the Good Witch of the South. Set years before Dorothy's arrival, the film introduces Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), a witch who is constantly repressed for her greenish skin tone.

During her studies at the University of Shiz, the future villain meets Glinda (Ariana Grande), who is her opposite: she is popular and people likes her. Despite their prejudices, both students establish a friendship that will lead them to deeply understand each other's problems and comprehend their situation. However, their inevitable future in 'The Wizard of Oz' will inevitably lead them to different paths.

The film is directed by Jon M. Chu, a filmmaker who has previously directed musicals such as 'In the Heigths'. The script is written by Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox and Gregory Maguire, and names like Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater or Jeff Goldblum complete the cast. Filmed at the same time by using real sets and decorations, the 'Wicked' sequel will hit theaters in 2025' Christmas.