Universal Pictures has released a new behind-the-scenes film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Evil and offers insights into what it takes to build a fantasy world as vast and engaging as Oz.
The video contains interviews with the director by Jon M. Chu along with the cast members. One thing we know for sure about the movie is that it’s going to be awesome!
The three-time Tony Award-winning musical was adapted from a book by Gregory Maguireand it’s a prequel to The Wizard of OzIt tells the story of how the green-skinned Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West, as well as the sorceress Glinda’s journey to become known as the Good Witch.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo (Arrietaof Broadway The color purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, enriched by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and form an unlikely but deep friendship. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths.
Glinda’s unshakable desire for popularity leads her to be seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself and those around her will have unexpected and shocking consequences for her future.
Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately lead them to realize their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The film also stars Michelle Yeoh as the regal principal of Shiz University, Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Traveling Companions) like Fiyero, a mischievous and carefree prince; Ethan Slater (of Broadway Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) like Boq, an altruistic student of the Munchkins; Marissa Bode in her film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favorite sister; and Jeff Goldblum like the legendary Wizard of Oz.
The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two intriguing compatriots of Glinda played by The Bowen Yang (Saturday night live) AND James Bronwyn (Prostitutes), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settlement (The greatest showman).
Chu directs the two-part film, based on a screenplay written by the author of the book of the stage play. Holzman Winner and composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz.
Bad: Part 1 will debut exclusively in theaters on Friday, November 27, 2024.
by Joey Fear
Source: Geek Tyrant
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