The big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked has been gestating for a while now. Thankfully, the big-screen production has made serious progress over the past few years, with Crazy Rich Asians’ John M. Chu being tapped to direct. The film also found its two leads in Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play Elphaba and Glinda, respectively. Since their castings, fans have been anxious to get a peek at the two in their witchy roles. Well, the day has finally arrived, as both actresses shared the first official looks at their versions of the iconic characters.
Both stars dropped the images to their respective Instagram accounts and, while these are only slight teases, they should be more than enough to get fans hyped. Cynthia Erivo’s pic shows her draped in the iconic black costume – complete with the hat and broomstick. And if you look closely, you can also get a gander of the green skin that the talented actress is rocking for the role. Check it out below:
As Glinda, Ariana Grande’s look obviously falls on the opposite end of the spectrum. The actress is sporting a vibrant pink dress and she ascends up a staircase. Take a gander at the actress and singer’s appearance in the big-screen production for yourself:
Yeah, these production photos are the definition of teasy, but they’re absolutely sweet. Those who’ve long adored Stephen Schwartz’s play will surely be pleased with not only the looks chosen for the two leading ladies but also the glimpses at the Oz-some (sorry) production design. It was expected that Warner Bros. would want this to be a major big-screen production, and these two photos alone serve as evidence of that idea.
Though we’re not seeing much here, this is a nice taste of what’s to come. We still have quite a bit of time before the first installment in the two-part Wicked adaptation hits theaters but, if these posts are any indication, more teases should drop periodically as production progresses over the coming months. You can see the first movie when it opens in theaters on November 27, 2024.
More to come…
