Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” films have found a few more citizens of the Emerald City, filling out the already star-studded cast. Marissa Bode will make her feature film debut as Nessarose, E…
in October was in final talks to play the Wizard, has officially been cast in the role.
Universal Pictures’ two-part film adaptation of the popular musical, scheduled for release on Christmas 2024 and 2025, is a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” revealing the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch. “We decided to give ourselves a bigger canvas and make not just one ‘Wicked’ movie but two,” Chu wrote in a statement when the studio announced the film would be split into two parts. “With more space, we can tell the story of ‘Wicked’ as it was meant to be told while bringing even more depth and surprise to the journeys for these beloved characters.”
Book writer Winnie Holzman and composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz will also collaborate on the screenplay. Marc Platt will produce for his Universal-based Marc Platt Productions. David Stone will also produce.
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