*The first teaser trailer for “Wicked: Part One” premiered during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, giving fans of the long-running musical their first look at pop star Ariana Grande as Glinda and Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power.
Per Univeral’s news release, the synopsis states: The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The cast of characters includes Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.”
“Wicked” also features Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman), per the news release.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights) and based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration, slated to hit theaters on Nov. 27.
Wicked Part Two will arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.
Watch the trailer for part one via the YouTube clip above.
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