The movie 'Wicked' (directed by John Chu) will be released in Korea on November 27th.
'Wicked' is an unexpected crisis and adventure that two completely different characters, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who has not yet discovered her true power, and Glinda (Ariana Grande), who has not discovered her true nature, face as they build friendship. This is a story depicting . Director John Chu of 'Now You See Me 2' will direct, and Nathan Crowley, who worked on the production design of 'Dunkirk' and 'Interstellar', will participate.
The first meeting between Elphaba and Glinda was depicted in the released teaser video. In a space where wizards gather, they go through unexpected great adventures and enchanting friendships. Elphaba's line, "I'm not afraid. It's the wizard who should be afraid of me" catches the eye.
Actress Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba, the Witch of the West, and actress and pop star Ariana Grande plays Glinda, the Good Witch. The cast includes Jonathan Bailey as Pierrot, Ethan Slater as Bork, Yang Yeo-kyung as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard, and Marisa Baudet as Nessarose.
The movie 'Wicked' will be released on November 27, 2024, and 'Wicked: Part 2' will be released at the end of 2025.
Reporter Ha-neul Lee, Ten Asia greenworld@tenasia.co.kr