The musical Wicked, which debuted on Broadway in 2003, has become a cultural landmark. It reinterprets the tale of the Wicked Witch of the West from L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz. Following years of speculation, Universal Pictures announced that a film adaptation that faced various delays, including a setback during the COVID-19 pandemic, was finally being made.
After finally securing a release date for November 22, 2024, the film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Their casting is significant, as it showcases
