New photos from the set of Jon M. Chu's two-part Wicked movie have found their way online (via JustJared.com) and they offer a new look at Cynthia Erivo looking more than a little green around the gills as Elphaba.
Cameras are currently rolling at Hankley Common in England, and both Erivo and her stunt doubles could be seen shooting a flying scene on the Yellow Brick Road.
Those of you familiar with the beloved Broadway musical will know that Elphaba first acquires that iconic Wicked Witch hat from Glinda (played here by Ariana Grande) during the song "Dancing Through Life." However, she doesn't take flight until "Defying Gravity," a moment which comes at the end of Act 1; with that in mind, this could either be a glimpse at the final act or even the upcoming sequel.
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Chu's take on Wicked (which premiered on Broadway in 2003) will also star Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madam Morrible, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose. Bronwyn James, Keala Settle, Aaron Teoh, and Colin Michael are set to appear in supporting roles.
The filmmaker is no stranger to musicals after adapting Lin Manuel Miranda's In the Heights and is working from a screenplay penned by Stephen Schwartz (who wrote the original music and lyrics) and Winnie Holzman.
Talking at CinemaCon last month, he told those in attendance that Grande will "leave you breathless" and Erivo will "break your heart."
Wicked is set to be released in theaters on November 27, 2024, while the second instalment will follow on December 25, 2025.
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