What is the plot of ‘Wicked’?
“Wicked” is a movie that retells the story of “The Wizard of Oz” from the perspective of the witches. The plot centers on Elphaba, who is born with green skin and, because of her appearance and powers, is mistreated by humans. while Glinda is a popular and ambitious young woman. The two meet at Shiz University and develop a deep friendship.
“Wicked: Part One” focuses on Elphaba and Glinda’s youth, showing when the protagonists meet and that at some point they became best friends at Shiz University. However, their relationship is complicated by the arrival of the Wizard of Oz, whom they all admired, but as the film progresses they realize that he is not what they thought.
Mrs. Morrible, the dean of the university, also plays a key role in Elphaba’s character development. The story follows the personal growth of both protagonists and how their decisions lead them to become the Good Witch of the North and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The real places where ‘Wicked’ scenes were filmed.
‘Wicked’ was shot on location across the UK, taking advantage of both studio and natural locations to create the magical world of Oz.
Sky Studios Elstree, Hertfordshire
The majority of ‘Wicked’ was filmed at Sky Studios Elstree, located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, north of London. This studio is one of the largest in the world and provided 12 sound studios that allowed full control over the production.
Elstree Studios and Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios
In addition to Sky Studios, the production also used Elstree Studios and Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios. These studios are known as the home of the ‘Harry Potter’ films. They offered additional scripts, necessary to achieve the production of “Wicked”.
Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire
The charming village of Ivinghoe in Buckinghamshire, England was transformed into Munchkinland for the film. Characteristic cottages and the iconic yellow brick road were built on the site. This location was used for the opening sequence where Glinda the Good tells Elphaba’s story.
Tulip fields in Norfolk, England
To create a colorful and unique Munchkinland, thousands of tulips were grown in Norfolk. These tulip fields were filmed and then visually integrated with the setting of Munchkinland in Buckinghamshire, creating the magical effect between the fields and the city.
Seven Sisters Country Park, East Sussex, England
Shiz University Waterways was filmed at Seven Sisters Country Park in East Sussex’s South Downs National Park. Here, boats carrying students, including the pink sailing ship Glinda are shown arriving at the college, crossed the canals, adding a fantastic touch.
These locations not only provided amazing settings, but also helped bring the world of Oz to life in a real and magical way. The combination of sound studios and physical locations created a visually rich and detailed environment that captures the essence of the original musical.
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