Wicked: For Good

Wickedis the level ofElphaba and Glinda ’s relationship , but there is another iconic Ozian beldame who holds a significant position in the narrative , andWicked : For Goodstands to accomplish a lot with just one change concerning the Wicked Witch of the East . While Elphaba and Glinda are , respectively , fantastically play by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande - Butera — now both Oscar nominees for their performances — the role of Elphaba ’s young sister Nessarose was taken on by fledgeling Marissa Bode . Bode has discussed Nessa ’s darker turn inWicked 2 , after her charming presence in the first movie .

Everything up toWicked ’s endingproves it to be a for the most part faithful adaptation of the Broadway show , and the second one-half will more than likely be the same . In the second act of the show , Elphaba reelect home to Munchkinland , where Nessa is now the regulator , to quest helper now that she is a runaway . Nessa is only angry at Elphaba for her hunting expedition and for never thinking of using her power to enable Nessa to walk , as she has used a wheelchair her whole spirit . Elphaba then enchants the far-famed slider , giving Nessa what she asked for .

Wicked 2 Is Confirmed To Change Nessarose’s Controversial Magic Slippers Storyline

Marissa Bode Talks Changes To Nessa’s Story That She Is Excited For

Marissa Bode recently cave in an consultation withTeen Vogueand talk about some of the changes that will be made to Nessarose ’s storyline , as the character and this game pulse have not historically been see as good impairment theatrical . According toTeen Vogue ’s Madison Lawson :

" Some fence that Nessa ’s disability is something that makes her bitter and vindictive , which is a harmful stereotype that has been repeated in culture medium throughout history . [ … ] Elphaba makes Nessarose walk with some enchanted shoe . Walking makes her find hefty , suggesting that her worth and mightiness is only validated when she has the ability to take the air . Many disabled people feel this reduces her disability to a plot of ground gimmick and does n’t create a to the full train character they can tie in to . "

Bode revealed that she was able to talk about this with originalWickedscriptwriter Winnie Holzman , who also adjust the period of play to the big concealment . Holzman reportedly was mindful of the criticisms and consulted her friend , another wheelchair substance abuser , about what changes she could make to do better in the picture without alter the overall storey .

Dorothy’s Silver Slippers in Wicked

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Part two of the amazing melodious extravaganza , Wicked , is headed to theaters in 2025 , and here ’s all there is to screw about For Good .

The beady slipper are , of course , a famous piece of iconography inWizard of Ozlore , and wanting to check on to them having significance in the plot as well as another memorable display of Elphaba ’s magic gain sense . So , the sensical way to go about leaving most of the history intact while doing away with the unfit parts is forthere to be a dissimilar reason and result of Elphaba enchanting the shoes . Bode also enounce that she is happy with the changes that were made , which could even be read as suggest at this theory :

" [ … ] there will be movie magic and just magic in general , but just not in the way that I guess a lot of people think it might be . There have been change that I remember are great in term of representation in a healthy way , but I do n’t think I can say more than that . "

Nessarose smiles on the Wicked poster

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.

Elphaba Could Be The Key To Fixing Wicked 2’s Nessarose Problem

Elphaba & Nessarose’s Reunion Will Be A Vital Scene

The secondWickedmovie has a better option than Elphaba " fix " Nessa ’s impairment — she could rather use a turn from the Grimmerie to make the shoe a conduit , allowing Nessarose to wield some magic of her own . The moving-picture show would be required to pull off some tale legwork to justify this decision , but there are some possibility : For one , Elphaba could gain from deliver an ally with some magic to bolster her own , and if she is asking Nessa to remain firm with her , she could give her something to make this more possible .

Glinda will probably never hear to handle thaumaturgy like Elphaba or Madame Morrible but step up to change Oz for the good in other room .

Nessa could ask for this for a similar reason if she is mad at Elphaba for fleeing and angrily say that she would be no aid when she does not have the power Elphaba does anyway . Nessarose does not have any power inWicked , sure enough not like how Elphaba naturally make things to go haywire . However , Nessa is also wrapped up in an unrequited dearest story with Boq ( Ethan Slater ) , and as she proves , may also resort to take for deception to make him fall in sexual love with her in return .

A composite image of Glinda and Elphaba standing back to back behind the Wizard looking thoughtfully in Wicked

Wicked 2 Can Keep The Enchanted Shoes While Explaining How Nessa Has Power & Why Elphaba Wants The Shoes Back

Elphaba Will Also Have A Reason To Worry About The Shoes Being Delivered To The Wizard

Also part of this sequence in theWickedshow is when Boq arrives and confesses to Nessa that he has always loved Glinda . Nessa lashes out and snatches away the Grimmerie from Elphaba and casts a spell on Boq . The spell move awfully incorrect , and she almost kills him ; he is only keep open by Elphaba turn him into the Tin Man . Wickedwants to have itsWizard of Ozcameos , butthe fact that Nessa can do this is entirely flakey when the story stresses how rare it is to be able to show the Grimmerie .

If Dorothy is head towards the Wizard with an artifact that can give any individual charming powerfulness , Elphaba has reason to worry that they will end up in the untimely hand .

Wicked ’s sorcerous system is n’t all that open about whether thaumaturgy can be learned or one require to be bear with it — but there being a magical reason for Nessarose ’s torment ’s efficaciousness would smooth this out . to boot , it would render strong motivation for Elphaba to so viciously pursue the shoesonce Dorothy comes into possession of them . If Dorothy is headed towards the Wizard ( Jeff Goldblum ) with an artifact that can give any someone magical power , Elphaba has reason to worry that they will end up in the improper hands .

Glinda (Ariana Grande) using her magic wand in Wicked

Wicked ’s director , Jon M. Chu , has talk about the creative path for his sequel , and it likely will be better thanks to the master copy ’s success .

This would ironically draw upon the originalWickednovel , in which Elphaba want to forestall the shoes from ending up with the Wizard because of both their witching and symbolic magnate . They are a known possession of Nessarose , the old ruler of Munchkinland , and the Wizard claiming them might permit him more power over this territorial dominion . The Wicked Witch of the East is a fascinatingly peripheral villain , and withWicked ’s stellar response , people are more eager than ever to seeWicked : For Gooddeliver a powerful , human story of Nessarose that works for her and the write up .

seed : Teen Vogue

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba walking through the Ozdust Ballroom in Wicked

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Wicked adapts the Broadway melodious into a two - part film , following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba , born with fleeceable hide , and Glinda , a popular blue blood , in the Land of Oz . As they navigate their contrasting route , they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West .

Wicked : For Good is the continuation to the 2024 film adaptation of the democratic Broadway stage melodic . The film explore the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West , known as Elphaba , as the world of Oz is told from a sword new perspective .

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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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