Get ready for a spellbinding look at the making of the Wicked movie adaptation, from initial interest to the casting of beloved stars.
This article provides an in-depth look at the history of the movie adaptation of “Wicked,” a musical based on Gregory Maguire’s novel. Here are some key points:
- Initial interest: The rights to adapt “Wicked” were initially optioned by Demi Moore’s production company, Moving Pictures.
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Bidding war: A bidding war ensued among actors who wanted to produce the film, with Whoopi Goldberg and Claire Danes expressing interest in playing Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West).
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Demi Moore as Elphaba: Demi Moore was a strong candidate for the role of Elphaba due to her popularity at the time, but she didn’t intend to sing.
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Stephen Schwartz’s involvement: Composer Stephen Schwartz became involved in the project and convinced the rights holders to let him try writing “Wicked” as a stage musical.
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Stage musical debut: The stage musical adaptation of “Wicked” debuted on Broadway in 2003 and has remained there ever since.
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Film adaptation: Part one of the film adaptation, released on November 22, is now the highest-grossing movie ever adapted from a Broadway show.
Other notable mentions:
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Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Emma Thompson, and Whoopi Goldberg were all considered for the role of Glinda (the Good Witch).
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Stephen Schwartz had an epiphany that “Wicked” needed to be a musical after learning about Demi Moore’s production company being attached.
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The film adaptation is set to release part two in 2025.
Overall, this article provides a fascinating look at the development and history of the movie adaptation of “Wicked.
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