Wicked director Jon M. Chu has opened up about the potential for Dorothy showing within the movie’s upcoming sequel, Depraved: Half Two.
What did Jon M. Chu say about Dorothy’s inclusion in Depraved: Half Two?
Talking to Selection following the movie’s launch, Chu was requested whether or not or not Dorothy — the long-lasting character from The Wizard of Oz — would seem within the movie’s sequel, as she does within the musical that the movies are based mostly off of.
Whereas Chu wouldn’t give away any precise info, he did be aware it’s nearly inevitable.
“Within the present, Dorothy is round. They should intersect, and you’ll solely tease it a lot. I received’t say whether or not she’s a personality, essentially, in film two. There’s part of me that desires everybody’s Dorothy to be no matter Dorothy they need. And but, there may be interplay and a few crossover. So I’ll depart that as much as Half Two.”
Dorothy does seem within the latter half of the Depraved musical, because the play intersects with the occasions of The Wizard of Oz. That is true of Gregory Maguire’s novel, as properly. It’s unclear whether or not or not she’ll seem, though rumors have swirled about who might play her.
The Wicked films are directed by Jon M. Chu from a screenplay written by the musical’s ebook author Winnie Holzman. It’s based mostly on Maguire’s bestselling novel and the Tony-winning stage musical.
The ensemble forged is led by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play Galinda Upland and Elphaba Thropp within the movie, respectively. The remainder of the forged consists of Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, Jeff Goldblum because the Wizard of Oz, Peter Dinklage as Physician Dillamond, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Keala Settle as Miss Coddle, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, Ethan Slater as Boq, and extra.
“The movie tells the untold story of the witches of Oz: Elphaba, a younger lady, misunderstood due to her uncommon inexperienced pores and skin, who has but to find her true energy; and Glinda, a preferred younger lady, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has but to find her true coronary heart,” reads the official synopsis. “The 2 meet as college students at Shiz College within the fantastical Land of Ozand forge an unlikely however profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Great Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very completely different paths.” Glinda’s unflinching need for reputation sees her seduced by energy, whereas Elphaba’s dedication to stay true to herself, and to these round her, can have sudden and stunning penalties on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Ozwill finally see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Depraved Witch of the West.”
Depraved: Half One is out now in theaters. The sequel, Wicked: Part Two, is at the moment set for November 21, 2025.
(Supply: Variety)
