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Wicked: for good Already earning rave reviews From early audiences, who say it not only “exceeds all expectations”, but may even outperform its Oscar-dethroned predecessor.
Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated sequel to be released next monthComes a year after its release Wicked: Part Onewhich welcomed Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in their respective Oscar-nominated roles as Glinda and Elphaba. While the first film, an adaptation of Act One of the Broadway musical, grossed over $700 million at the global box office, Hey mother! To become the highest-grossing musical film adaptation, it earned only two 10 Oscar nominations at March ceremony,
However, according to early reactions from journalists and critics who attended the screening for good Before its release, it appeared to be headed for even greater awards success, with potential nominations and a possible win for Grande and Erivo, who return as Glinda and Elphaba.
“Get ready because #WickedForGood exceeds all expectations. The way Jon M. Chu ends this is genius,” Diversity‘S Jazz Tangke announced on X. “Elphaba and Glinda’s stories are extended, and leave you emotionally charged at the end.” While Tanke found Erivo’s performance “fantastic”, it was Grande’s performance that impressed him the most.
“She takes this performance to the next level and is a tour de force,” she said, praising the creativity behind the scenes: “And wow, the world building, the costumes and Alice Brooks’ cinematography hold your attention. Can’t wait to see it again. I cried out loud.” Wicked: for good It’s sheer musical greatness.”
deadline‘S Destiny Jackson also called it “an epic and heartbreakingly tender conclusion to one of the most dynamic friendships in pop culture history.”
“Believe me when I say that it expands and deepens the original source material in typically exciting and innovative ways,” Chris Murphy Vanity Fair It overflowed. “Cynthia and Ari take their performances to the next level with amazing performances. The film succeeds as a whole.”
“Bring your tissues and be careful because Ariana Grande is going to win an Oscar?” theatrically’Kobi Kassal, editor-in-chief, predicted.
“If wicked part one was faithful to the stage blueprint, Wicked: for good “The world builds to create a complete and different (but same) and extremely emotional version of Act 2,” he added. theatremania‘S Editor-in-Chief, David Gordon. “It’s a thrill ride and a heartbreaker and it’s sexy and it’s everything you want.”
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Will be released in theaters on November 21 Wicked: for good Elphaba is driven into exile and demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, while Glinda lives a life of fame and popularity in the Emerald City. As the angry mob unites to defeat Elphaba, she must team up with Glinda to change herself for good.
Will return in the sequel too jonathan bailey as Fiyero, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Marisa Bode as Nessarose.