New WICKED promo gives fans a glimpse into the stars’ lifelong fandom and the moments they were cast in lead roles

A new one Evil the promo was released ahead of the film’s release later this month. It focuses on the road each of the stars took to land the roles of Elphaba (Cinzia Erivo) and Glinda (Arianna Grande).

Each of them was a fan of The Wizard of Ozwhich naturally led to a love of musical theater Evil. They are both incredibly talented and it’s fun to watch the director, Jon M. Chuoffer the parts to each of them via zoom.

Evil tells the untold story of the witches of Oz including Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition , who has not yet to discover his true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastic Land of Oz and form an unlikely but profound friendship. After meeting the wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths.

Glinda’s constant desire for popularity sees her 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 finally see them fulfill their destiny as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The film is also the protagonist Michelle Yeoh as the regal headmistress of Shiz University, Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Traveling Companions) as Fiyero, a mischievous and carefree prince; Ethan Slater (Broadway Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, a selfless Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favorite sister; AND Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two of Glinda’s conniving compatriots played Bowen Yang (Saturday night live) AND Bronwyn James (Prostitutes), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settlement (The greatest showman).

Check out the new promo below and see Wicked: Part 1 when it hits theaters on November 22.