Jeff Goldblum will be the Wizard of Oz with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in ‘Wicked’

The famous actor who participated in the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise, jeff goldblum has been cast as the Wizard of Oz in the new musical film based on the book”evilby Gregory Maguire, which will star Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, along with other stars of film and television.

In 2013, Disney brought their own live action version of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ where the actor James Franco was in charge of bringing this character to life, accompanied by Mila Kuinis as the antagonist: green wicked witch of the westbut in this new adaptation she will be the protagonist, this time played by the famous actress and singer Cynthia Erivo.

The protagonist of ‘Wicked’ will be Cynthia Erivoin the company of the famous pop singer, Ariana Grandewhich will be accompanied by actor Jeff Goldblum, transformed into the Wizard of Oz, but the main cast will also participate in other stars, such as Jonathan Bailey of ‘Bridgerton’ and Michelle Yeoh of the film ‘Everything everywhere at the same time’ .

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Ethan Slater, is another of the actors who will participate in this adaptation of the book “Wicked” which has also been used in comedies and its success has been spectacular, so this film should be very well received, not only for its great cast, but also for its compelling story that completely departs from the Disney tale “The Wizard of Oz”.

‘Wicked’ will be split into two films

‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu has confirmed this this musical will be divided into two filmsas it is impossible to tell the whole story in one installment, and everything seems to indicate that production will start very soon, so there will be more news throughout 2023 on the way to its premiere.

The first part of “Wicked” is scheduled for December 25, 2024, while the second part will do so in 2025, so it is still too early to have details on the recordings, but surely once they begin, more of the magic can be seen. story set in the world of Oz.

Among the details that most excite fans of ‘Wicked’ is seeing on the screen the duo of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who have displayed great vocal ranges and excellent command in the field of music, so they promise to deliver powerful interpretations with the iconic songs of this famous musical.