Wicked 

The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West; feature film based on the Broadway musical.

Writers:

Winnie Holzman (musical book), Winnie Holzman (screenplay)

Storyline

A vivid reimagining of the classic The Wizard of Oz, Wicked spotlights the untold stories of Oz's most famous (or infamous) characters, namely the Wicked Witch of the West and her unlikely friend, Glinda the Good Witch. The show follows green-skinned star Elphaba from birth to college and through the life-changing events which eventually label her "wicked," introducing spoiled rich girl Glinda, local prince and heartthrob Fiyero and even the Wizard of Oz himself, a troubled man very unlike the one you may remember. As Elphaba, a passionate political activist if there ever was one, fights injustice and seeks to undo the mistakes of the past, dark secrets and personal tragedies shape the history of Oz, paying homage to the classic Wizard of Oz story while simultaneously changing fans' understanding of it forever. A cautionary tale about love, friendship and trust, Wicked effortlessly reveals that there are indeed two sides to every story.

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Plot Keywords:

wicked witch of the west character | glinda the good character | wizard of oz character | origin story | scarecrow of oz character | 

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Genres:

Fantasy | Musical | Romance

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Following Stephen Daldry's departure, rumors began to surface that Steven Spielberg may also be eyed to direct the film. If selected, "Wicked" may become the second movie musical he will direct following his 2021 adaptation of "West Side Story."

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Connections

Referenced in MADtv: Episode #15.2 (2016)

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Wicked

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marc Platt Productions, Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Color:

Color