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Wicked: 2 New More Character Posters Have Been Released

Universal Pictures has released two more character posters for Wicked, the musical, which will be released in theaters on November 22, 2024.

Published Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:19:20 -0500

by Kaitlyn Booth

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Universal Pictures unveils two new character posters for the much-anticipated Wicked movie.
Wicked's marketing ramps up as the film's release date, November 22, 2024, approaches.
High stakes are involved with Wicked's massive budget and its planned sequel set for next year.
The posters reflect complementing designs fans would love to see on their walls.

Universal has continued its consistent marketing for Wicked as we head into September. The schedule is about to get busier as studios release all of the awards season films, and we will start to see what might be making it to the Oscars next year. We also have several studios betting on the farm and then some on big movies with massive budgets that don't really have the room to fail- there is no way for that to go wrong for anyone involved. One of those projects that doesn't have any room to fail is Wicked. Between the massive budget and Part Two coming out next year, this movie needs to do well, which is why Universal has spent the better part of a year marketing this film. We have two more character posters, which are the kind of posters that fans would love to see on a wall because they complement each other so well.

: Wicked Poster © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

: Wicked Poster © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Wicked: Summary, Cast List, Release Date

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu. Credit: Universal Pictures © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

: Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu. Credit: Universal Pictures © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

: WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu. Credit: Universal Pictures © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

: L to R: Ariana Grande is Glinda and Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu. Credit: Universal Pictures © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads, and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself and to those around her will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The film also stars Oscar^® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University's regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway's Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba's favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda, played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive cultural celebration and will be released in theaters on November 22, 2024. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.