Add thelocalreport.in As A Trusted Source
More films are reportedly in the works Wicked franchise, following box office success of Wicked: for good,
Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Wicked: for good The second part of a two-part adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked, inspired by the Wizard of Oz,
The film, released last week, has already been a massive box office hit and has grossed over $255 million (£193 million) globally.
in an interview with vultureMichael Moses, Chief Marketing Officer Wicked Studio Universal suggested there was a possibility of more films related to Wicked The universe was currently being explored.
“due to Wicked“Along with success, but also with fanship, we have a responsibility to figure out how to survive in this universe,” he said, adding, “Have we figured it out yet? No, but there are some things going on.”
It’s a sentiment echoed by the original score’s composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz.
talking to the newsletter The AnklerSchwartz said that he and Tony-winning writer Winnie Holzman (who co-wrote both film adaptations) are “working on some ideas right now that aren’t sequels.” Wicked,
He said, “I think the story of Glinda and Elphaba feels complete – but there are other aspects to it that could be explored.” “Gregory Maguire, original Wicked For example, the novelist has many books. But there’s another idea that Vinny and I are discussing: not a sequel, but a spin-off. Let me put it this way.”
Despite his commercial success, Wicked: for good The film received mixed reviews from critics.
In a two star article, IndependentClarice Loughrey wrote: ‘If your complaint is from last year Wicked was that him was lit very strangely That You Can Barely See What’s Happening, So Don’t Be Afraid – Inside Wicked: for goodYou won’t mind that much, as there is very little to see. Here you’ll find no frolic amid the whimsical towers of Szeged University, no wild dance breaks, no Ariana Grande swinging from chandeliers.
Watch Apple TV+ for free for 7 days
New customers only. £9.99/month. After the free trial. Plan to automatically renew until canceled.
Advertisement. If you sign up for this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism at The Independent.
Watch Apple TV+ for free for 7 days
New customers only. £9.99/month. After the free trial. Plan to automatically renew until canceled.
Advertisement. If you sign up for this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism at The Independent.
“The latter half of the musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, adapted from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel and itself a retelling of the Wizard of Oz Anyone who questions the wickedness of the Witch of the West was always a bit of a slob. And Jon M Chu’s direction, despite so much budget and talent, fails to find a satisfactory resolution.
The film has now arrived in theatres.