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New Trailer for Wicked Debuts During Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A fresh trailer for the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked debuted yesterday amidst the festivities of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which aired on NBC. This captivating preview showcases Cynthia Erivo performing “The Wizard and I,” intertwined with striking visuals from the movie. For a glimpse of the trailer, see below!
Currently, Wicked is screening in theaters globally, with the first part released on November 22, 2024, and audiences can expect the second part to hit the big screen on November 21, 2025.
According to previous reports from BroadwayWorld, the film achieved remarkable financial success, raking in a staggering $165 million during its opening weekend. This performance marks the highest domestic debut for a film derived from a Broadway musical, surpassing the previous record held by Into The Woods, which earned $31.05 million. In a global context, Wicked also claimed the title for the largest worldwide opening for this genre, outpacing Les Miserables, which brought in $103 million.
The film features an impressive cast, including Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Ethan Slater as Boq, and Marissa Bode as Nessarose.
The storyline of Wicked unfolds in the enchanting Land of Oz, focusing on the journey of Elphaba, who grapples with her identity and the societal perceptions tied to her distinctive green skin. Alongside her is Glinda, a young woman enjoyably navigating life through the lens of privilege and ambition, yet unaware of her true potential. Their paths intertwine as they become friends at Shiz University, setting the stage for a transformative experience that eventually leads them to face The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This encounter shapes their fates, leading them down divergent roads.
Explore the reviews for Wicked here.
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