Cover Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba in a scene from ‘Wicked’, out on November 2024 (Photo: Universal Pictures)
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba in a scene from ‘Wicked’, out on November 2024 (Photo: Universal Pictures)
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Get a good look at the new ‘Wicked’ trailer, featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as they bring the beloved Broadway musical to the big screen
Oz’s magical realm is set to cast its spell on the silver screen once more.
The latest trailer for the highly anticipated adaptation of Wicked offers a glimpse into the world of Shiz University, where the iconic witches of Oz first cross paths. Starring Ariana Grande as the vivacious Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as the enigmatic Elphaba, the trailer immerses us in a magical academia brimming with intrigue and wonder.
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Above “Wicked” is the story of the witches of Oz when they meet as students at Shiz University (Video: YouTube/Universal Pictures Philippines)
The film follows Elphaba, marked by her striking green skin, and Glinda, the campus’s dazzling star, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of university life. Their fateful encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, portrayed by Jeff Goldblum, sets off a chain of events that will test the strength and complexity of their friendship, ultimately steering their destinies in divergent directions.
Above Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ (Photo: Universal Pictures)
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ (Photo: Universal Pictures)
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Above Ariana Grande as Glinda in ‘Wicked’ (Photo: Universal Pictures)
Ariana Grande as Glinda in ‘Wicked’ (Photo: Universal Pictures)
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Wicked also features Michelle Yeoh, who brings her Oscar-winning gravitas to the role of Madame Morrible, the formidable headmistress of Shiz University; Jonathan Bailey as the charmingly rebellious Fiyero; Ethan Slater as the earnest Munchkin student Boq; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessaros, Elphaba’s beloved sister; and Peter Dinklage, lending his voice to the wise and mystical Dr. Dillamond.
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Above Glinda and Elphaba arrives at the Emerald City (Photo: Universal Pictures)
Glinda and Elphaba arrives at the Emerald City (Photo: Universal Pictures)
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Directed by the visionary Jon M. Chu, known for his work on Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights, Wicked promises to be a spellbinding cinematic experience. The film is set to cast its spell on audiences starting November 20.
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Angela Nicole Regis Guiral is a digital editor at Tatler Philippines. She studied journalism and has since written features that look closely at how culture, lifestyle and social impact converge, while occasionally wandering into the worlds of style and travel.
