A brand new trailer has been released for the upcoming first instalment of ‘Wicked'.
The trailer allows fans to feast their eyes on new footage from the film and head more of the classic song ‘Defying Gravity', as performed by stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. You can watch the trailer below:
Alongside Erivo and Grande, the film also stars Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James and Keala Settle. It is directed by Jon M.Chu and written by Winnie Holzman, based on the musical ‘Wicked', music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman, from the novel by Gregory Maguire
‘Wicked', the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (‘Harriet', Broadway’s ‘The Color Purple') as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Take a look at the brand new key below:
‘Wicked' is released in UK cinemas from 22nd November 2024 with ‘Wicked Part Two' arriving in cinemas on 28th November 2025.
