Wicked

This clause contains spoilers for the disgustful melodious / yucky : For Good .

The first half ofWickedwas an unbelievable achiever , make the postponement for part two that much harder , yet a certain promotional look-alike of Glinda creates some fear for the 2nd movie . The musicalWickedhas long been a mainstay of the musical theater aspect , so its adjustment to the silver CRT screen in 2024 has been an stupefying success . The movie has take in praise for its gorgeous direction and visuals , courtesy of director Jon Chu , and its thrilling execution by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande . Yet , despite these positive reviews , Wicked : For Goodstill must stick its landing .

One interesting element ofWickedis how it is being transformed from the book and the musical to the moving-picture show . While many view ofWickedfeel identical to the narration audiences already know , others are a minute dissimilar . For example , Erivo ’s version of " Defying Gravity"differs from that of Idina Menzel , and the visual experience is obviously quite unlike with CGI than it is on stage . In many regard , the change inWickedmake the movie that much better , but sometimes , change can cause disruptionsthat have unexpected yet dire outcome .

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One Of The Wicked Trailers Shows Glinda In A Wedding Dress, Walking Down The Aisle

Glinda & Elphaba’s Relationship With Fiyero Explained

Wicked : For Goodis still a year awayfrom premiering , yet trailers and filch peek have already begun to surface . In one such trailer , there is a shot of Grande as Glinda wear out a wedding party dress , and walking down the gangway . One does n’t have to be aWickedsuperfan to visualize out thatWicked : For Goodcould admit a wedding between Glinda and Fiyero . However , those who do sleep with the musical will notice that a wedding never occur in the original musical , and this variety could be more trying than it first seems .

Elphaba and Fiyero ’s relationship persist undiscovered though , and he remains in a relationship with a not - so - clueless Glinda .

For context , Wicked : Part OneintroducesFiyero as the charming and air - headed prince of Winkie Country . Glinda is straight off attracted to Fiyero due to his status , while Elphaba is repel by him and his idea that life should be free of vexation . Of course , Fiyero subsequently examine himself to have more depth when he helps Elphabarescue a tiger cub from Shiz , and the two var. a hesitating bond that feel more intimate than friendly relationship . Elphaba and Fiyero ’s relationship remains unexplored though , and he stay on in a relationship with a not - so - clueless Glinda .

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) posing in Wicked

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Wicked Part Two Is Probably Replacing Glinda & Fieryo’s Ball With Their Wedding

What Glinda & Fiyero’s Wedding Will Lead To

In the originalWickedmusical , play two encounter Glinda and Fiyero announce their fight and hold a ball to fete in the Emerald City . However , view the crack of Glinda in a wedding ceremony clothes in theWicked : For Goodtrailer , it seems that the ball is now being converted to a full - on wedding . Once again , this may not seem like such an important change . An betrothal and a nuptials have virtually the same meaning , and the same people will be in attendance . Plus , no matter what the event is , it will lead to the same stopping point .

With Wicked : Part II still adjust the Broadway melodious , it ’s important they get these scenery ripe .

According to the story ofWicked , Elphaba will revert to the Emerald City during the clod and/or wedding party . Her mission will be to liberate the flee monkeys from the Wizard ’s grasp . The Wizard tries to convince Elphaba that he ’s just an ordinary man , not a monster , and she babble the song " Wonderful " with him . Yet , once Elphaba come upon Dr. Dillamond , who has lost the ability to speak , she vow to take down the Wizard once and for all . Shockingly , Fiyero leaves his engagement nut to assist Elphaba with her quest , leaving Glinda heartbroken .

Elphaba tenderly touches Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero’s face in Wicked

Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Wicked Really Does Not Need A Scene Where Someone Is Left At The Altar

How A Wicked Wedding Changes The Scene’s Context

The crux of the problem in turning Glinda and Fiyero ’s engagement into a wedding is thatit make Fiyero ’s exit all the more tragic . When Fiyero pick out to go with Elphaba , it is devastating for Glinda . Yet , there is a vast dispute between leaving a recent engagement and leaving someone at the altar . Glinda will be so close to start what she wants , only for it to be necessitate away totally out of nowhere . To some , this may find too low for Elphaba . It could make it tough forElphaba and Glindato forgive each other .

Wicked : For Goodwas originally titledWicked : Part Two .

Ultimately , there is no telling what Chu has up his sleeve forWicked : For Good , but this change could make the 2d picture show even more intense and dramatic . The romance between Elphaba and Fiyero is only one small element of the capital floor , and arguably , her human relationship with Glinda is far more important . In this way , theWickedwedding could pain the most important relationship of the whole movie . Then again , perhaps that ’s the total point . Either style , Wickedlooks like it will be a major moving-picture show event in 2025 .

Elphaba in Wicked In Front of Judy Garland as Dorothy Holding Toto In Wizard of Oz

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Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two - part movie , following the unconvincing friendship between Elphaba , born with green skin , and Glinda , a democratic aristocrat , in the Land of Oz . As they navigate their contrast paths , they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West .

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba walking through the Ozdust Ballroom in Wicked

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Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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