The first film is currently set for a November 27, 2024, release in theaters, with the second chapter arriving in December of the following year.

'You should see our witches, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, very good.'įans of the hit Broadway musical will have to wait to see the full story told via film, as Wicked is being split up into two parts. Last month, Goldblum let it slip that he had been cast in the film while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Jeff Goldblum, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang, Adam James, Keala Settle and Bronwyn James are also featured in the cast. He rose to prominence with his role in the popular crime drama Broadchurch, and his most recent major role was as Anthony, the 9th Viscount Bridgerton on the hit Netflix period romance of the same name. The thespian is a renowned stage star known both for contemporary plays and for roles in Othello and King Lear. Later, he becomes the character known as the Scarecrow, who was played by Ray Bolger in Judy Garland–starring film. Jonathan appears as Fiyero Tigelaar, who gets engaged to Glinda in the Wicked play and film, even though his true love for Elphaba pulls him away from her. Looking good: Jonathan looked like a prince in a dark green uniform with yellow accents and tasseled epauletsĪriana is one of Wicked's leads, and she stars as Glinda, known as the Good Witch of the North in the classic 1939 film adaptation of L. The Thank U, Next singer laughed so much that she hunched over in front of Jonathan and held his hands for support before he leaned forward to seemingly whisper something into her ear. He and Ariana appeared to be getting along smashingly, as the two couldn't stop laughing and beaming while chatting with each other between takes. The Bridgerton actor also had on matching green pants with tall black boots, and he wore his dark hair parted to the side. He also had a second jacket in he same color scheme, which he wore draped over one shoulder and hanging loosely, as if it could fall down at any moment. Jonathan looked like a prince in a dark green uniform with yellow accents and tasseled epaulets. The dress had a voluminous tulle skirt with more flourishes of sequins, and Ariana completed her ensemble with a silver crown comprised of swirling flourishes that rested delicately on her long blond hair, which was pulled back and swept down her shoulders. Her dress featured frilly shoulder ornaments that stood up in the air, as well as sheer sleeves shining sequins. It also had strands of sparkles mixed in to make it gleam in the light. Sizzling chemistry: The 29-year-old pop superstar and occasional actress was seen grinning ear to ear and having a fit of laughter with the 35-year-old English actor in the village of Ivinghoe, near Bedfordshire, England

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