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Wicked: BTS Featurette Spotlights Paul Tazewell's Costume Design
Universal has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for Wicked, which focuses on Paul Tazewell's fantastic costume designs.
Article Summary
- Universal unveils a behind-the-scenes look at Paul Tazewell's mesmerizing costumes for the Wicked film.
- Tazewell's designs, including Glinda's iconic dress, add distinctiveness to Wicked's cinematic adaptation.
- Explore how detailed costume craftsmanship sets Wicked the movie apart from the beloved stage musical.
- Discover new insights as the highly anticipated Wicked movie approaches its release, sparking audience excitement.
We already know that costumes will be a big part of Wicked. We got a chance to see them up close back in April at CinemaCon, and they looked pretty awesome. Now that the movie is creeping ever closer and people are starting to get hyped [or Universal is really hoping that people are getting hyped], they can push other aspects of the production. We can talk about the cast and director until we're green in the face, but the sets and the costumes are the devil in the details and what could really set Wicked the movie apart from Wicked the stage production. Universal released a new behind-the-scenes featurette focusing on Paul Trazewell's costume designs for the movie. We hear about how he went about designing one of Glinda's iconic pink dresses and the subtle details in pattern in all of Elphaba's outfits.
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- Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu. Byline: Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
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- Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu. Byline: Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
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- L to R: Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (as Glinda) with Director Jon M. Chu on the set of WICKED. Byline: Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
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- L to R: Director Jon M. Chu with Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (as Glinda) on the set of WICKED. Credit: Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures © 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.
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 21, 2025.
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