After many months of advertising, ‘Bad’ It eventually reached theaters around the world and left behind mixed reactions. It’s a story full of music, friendship and tension that makes those who watch it vibrate, but what is it?
What is the plot of “Wicked” part 1?
Although not many know it, ‘Wicked’ is the film adaptation of the famous Broadway musical of the same name.
But this musical is, in turn, based on the novel “Wicked: Memoirs of a Wicked Witch” by Gregory Maguire, which tells a parallel story to the famous events of the classic book “The Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum and from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
“Wicked” centers on Elphaba, a green-skinned young woman, and her friendship with Glinda, a popular and aristocratic girl. Their paths cross and they learn a lot from each other.
On the one hand, Elphaba is rejected for her appearance and fights for injustices, while Glinda, who is initially a superficial person, evolves from her bond with Elphaba.
“Wicked” is itself an origin story, as Elphaba is destined to become the Wicked Witch of the West, while Glinda will end up becoming Glinda the Good, familiar characters from “The Wizard of Oz.”
What role does Ariana Grande play in ‘Wicked’?
in “Wicked” Ariana Grande she plays Glinda Upland, the film’s protagonist who throughout the plot becomes the Good Witch of the North.
In “Wicked” what we see is Glinda’s story years before Dorothy’s arrival in the world of Oz. The film mainly focuses on the relationship between Glinda and Elphaba, who develop a friendship after sharing a room at university.
Ariana Grande has made it clear on numerous occasions how special it was for her to bring this classic and beloved character to life. Not only because of her great love for musicals, but also because ‘Wicked’ was a big inspiration for her from a very young age.
Ariana Grande always dreamed of playing Glinda and worked tirelessly until she won the role. Somehow she impressed Jon M. Chu, the film’s director, and became the star of ‘Wicked’.
Does ‘Wicked’ have post-credits scenes?
As such, “Wicked” has no post-credits scenes. However, fans have noticed a small revealing detail: that the opening scene ties into the story of “The Wizard of Oz.”
And the opening scene of ‘Wicked’ reveals how, in the future, Dorothy destroys Elphaba so that the citizens of Oz no longer live in fear. From this, Glinda begins to tell Elphaba’s story, which is itself the plot of “Wicked.”
Additionally, the Ariana Grande and Cyntia Erivo movie ends with a message that says “To Be Continued” as it is the first installment of a two-film story.
“Wicked: Part 2” is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide in late November 2025. It will continue the story of Elphaba and Glinda in the Land of Oz and put more emphasis on their respective transformations into the Evil One. Witch of the West and the Good Witch of the North.
“Wicked: Part Two” is also expected to delve into the transformations of secondary characters such as Fiyero, who becomes the Scarecrow, and Boq, who ends up being the Tin Man.
Source: univision
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