Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Defy Gravity at Shiz University in Expanded New Trailer forWicked

Mar. 15, 2025

Wickedis opening the gates of Shiz University.

On Sept. 5, Universal Pictures debuted a new trailer for the musical adaptation starringAriana GrandeandCynthia Erivo.

The movie’s cast also includesJonathan Baileyas Fiyero, who is seen encountering Elphaba in the woods in one moment, as well asJeff Goldblumas the Wizard, Marissa Bode as Nessarose,Bowen Yangas Pfannee,Keala Settleas Miss Coddle, andEthan Slateras Boq.

Wicked poster.Universal Pictures

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked.Universal Pictures

DirectorJon M. Chu, who adapted the upcoming two-part movie from Stephen Schwartz’s Broadway musical, told PEOPLE in July that creating a cinematic experience allows the movie to be “more intimate” than the stage show.

The musical itself was adapted from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novelWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the Westand initially premiered on Broadway in 2003.

“We get the camera two inches from their face, so we can see when they’re lying, when they’re not, or when they’re lying to themselves,” Chu, 44, said. “That brings a lot of power to the show that you can’t have on a stage when you have to look forward to the back of the crowd.”

Wicked: Part Oneis in theaters Nov. 27. Themovie’s second partis slated for Nov. 26, 2025.

source: people.com