The musical’s arrival date “Wicked” in Brazilian cinemas has been confirmed by Universal Pictures for November 21st.
The film starring Ariana Grande like the witch Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba is based on the famous Broadway musical of the same name, and the work will be directed by Jon M. Chu.
Good news! #WickedMovie will hit theaters on November 21st! 💖💚 pic.twitter.com/iUdty6DXc8
— Universal Pictures Brasil (@UniversalPicsBr) July 2, 2024
Initially scheduled to premiere on November 28, the date was brought forward and now “Wicked” should premiere on the same day as “Gladiator 2” — which could lead to a phenomenon similar to “Barbenheimer” last year.
Watch the trailer for “Wicked”
The plot of “Wicked” follows the story of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), a young woman who has not yet discovered her true power and is misunderstood for having green skin, and Glinda (Ariana Grande), a popular and ambitious woman who does not yet know her true soul.
The two meet at Shiz University in the Land of Oz and become great friends. However, after an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their lives take very different paths, leading them to fulfill their destinies as the Good Witch of the South and the Wicked Witch of the West (classic characters from “The Wizard of Oz”, a 1939 film).
Also starring in the film are Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Tony, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode and Jeff Goldblum.
Based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” was adapted for the screen by screenwriter Winnie Holzman and legendary Grammy and Oscar-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz.
The Broadway musical was produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
Source: CNN Brasil
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