The Wicked Movie Opens In Theaters on November 22, 2024.
One of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its journey to the big screen this holiday season as a spectacular cinematic event. 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. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 22, 2025. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse and Oscar® nominee 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 Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. 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 and Dean of Sorcery Studies Madame Morrible; Oliver Award winner and Emmy nominee 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 and adorable Munchkin student; MARISSA BODE in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon JEFF GOLDBLUM as The Wonderful 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. The supporting cast also features ANDY NYMAN (Judy) as Governor Thropp, COURTNEY MAE-BRIGGS (Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix) as Mrs. Thropp, AARON TEOH (Artemis Fowl) as Avaric and SHAUN PRENDERGAST (Henry V) as Shiz President.
Wicked is produced by MARC PLATT P.G.A. (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony award winner DAVID STONE (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, DAVID NICKSAY, JARED LEBOFF, WINNIE HOLZMAN and DANA FOX.
Wicked is based on the musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist STEPHEN SCHWARTZ and book by Tony and Emmy nominee WINNIE HOLZMAN (creator, My So-Called Life), from the novel by GREGORY MAGUIRE. The film’s screenplay is by WINNIE HOLZMAN and WINNIE HOLZMAN & DANA FOX (Cruella, The Lost City). The film’s score is by Grammy and Oscar® nominee JOHN POWELL (Solo: A Star Wars Story, How to Train Your Dragon) & STEPHEN SCHWARTZ.
The director of photography is ALICE BROOKS ASC (In the Heights, tick, tick …BOOM!) and the costume designer is Academy Award® nominee PAUL TAZEWELL (West Side Story, Hamilton). The production designer is six-time Oscar® nominee NATHAN CROWLEY (Dunkirk, The Dark Knight). The choreographer is three-time Emmy nominee CHRISTOPHER SCOTT (In the Heights, So You Think You Can Dance) and the editor is Oscar® nominee MYRON KERSTEIN ACE (tick, tick … BOOM!, In the Heights). The hair and makeup design is by Academy Award® winner FRANCES HANNON (The Grand Budapest Hotel, The King’s Speech).
The visual effects supervisor is three-time Oscar® nominee PABLO HELMAN (War of the Worlds, The Irishman), the visual effects producer is KEVIN ELAM (Interstellar, Fast & Furious 6) and the casting is by seven-time Emmy nominee BERNIE TELSEY CSA (The Color Purple, In the Heights) & five-time Emmy nominee TIFFANY LITTLE CANFIELD CSA (The Color Purple, In the Heights). The co-producer is JOAN SCHNEIDER (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jason Bourne).
The executive music producer is Tony award and two-time Grammy award winner STEPHEN OREMUS (Original Broadway Cast recordings for Kinky Boots and The Book of Mormon). The music supervisor is MAGGIE RODFORD (Death on the Nile, Bumblebee) and the music producer is Grammy award winner GREG WELLS (The Greatest Showman, In the Heights). The Broadway stage musical is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
