And now, no matter how our story ends, I know that you have rewritten my story by becoming my friend…
The most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, which last year created a global film sensation, now comes to an epic, shocking and emotional conclusion. Wicked: For Good.
The film is once again directed by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and stars an all-star Academy Award-winning cast.® Starring superstar nominees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of The Untold Story of the Wizard of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices.
Demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) lives a life in exile in the Forest of Oz, fighting for the freedom of the animals silenced by Oz and desperately trying to uncover the truth she knows about the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum).
Meanwhile, Glinda becomes a charming symbol of goodness to all of Oz, living in a palace in the Emerald City and enjoying the perks of fame and popularity. Under the guidance of Madame Morrible (Oscar),® Winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda acts as a cheering comfort to Oz, reassuring the public that all is under the Wizard’s control.
As Glinda’s stardom grows and she prepares for her spectacular Ozian wedding to Prince Fiyero (Olivier Award winner and Emmy and Academy Award nominee Jonathan Bailey), Glinda is troubled by her breakup with Elphaba. She attempts to mediate mediation between Elphaba and the wizard, but her efforts fail, and Elphaba and Glinda only grow further apart. Aftershocks forever changes Bok (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero, and threatens the safety of Elphaba’s sister Nessarose (Marissa Bode) when a girl from Kansas crashes into their lives.
As an angry mob revolts against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba must unite one last time. With their singular friendship now the pillar of their future, they will need to truly see each other with honesty and empathy if they want to change themselves and Oz as a whole forever.
Wicked: For Good It also stars Emmy Award nominees Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Glinda’s flirtatious assistants, Fanny and Shengsheng, as well as BAFTA and Grammy nominee Sharon D. Clarke (caroline or change) as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcebear.
film Produced by Tony Award and Emmy Award winning powerhouse Marc Platt, returning to the Professional Golf Association, and multiple Tony Award winner David Stone. Executive producers are Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared Luboff, Winnie Holzman, and Dana Fox. first movie, evilreleased in November 2024, won 10 Academy Awards.® It received nominations including Best Picture and won an Oscar.® In charge of costume design and production design. To date, the film has grossed $750 million worldwide.
Wicked: For Good The production is based on the musical stage play that defined a generation. Music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar legends® A book written by award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman based on Gregory Maguire’s best-selling novel. The screenplay is by Winnie Holtzman and Winnie Holtzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell and Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
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