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Ariana was at the Gershwin last night

Cynthia Erivo mentioned to reporters at the SAG Awards that her and Ariana are spending a lot of time together, working on their version of the characters. She also mentioned that they are to start rehearsals in July.

Also to one report she mentioned the idea that they will be singing live when they do the film.

No sh**, Narda. They’re making cameos. Both actresses have vocally expressed interest in doing so, so his offer is kinda idiotic. Chenoweth has even given them an idea: in a crowd scene have her hold her hand up and lean into Idina’s ear whispering - recreating the poster art of the show.

I don’t know if it’s been announced or confirmed, but Cynthia said on the Grammys red carpet that Paul Tazewell is doing costumes for the film.

https://fb.watch/ca1zV3FPYK/

Updated On: 4/3/22 at 09:40 PM

So when do you think they'll announce the rest of the cast? They're supposed to start filming in a few months...

I think it is safe to assume that they will CGI this to hell and back, but wonder if they'll have Elphaba be painted or will they just fix it in post? I guess my hope is a mixture of both. I just miss seeing practical effects sometimes.

Observation said: "I think it is safe to assume that they will CGI this to hell and back, but wonder if they'll have Elphaba be painted or will they just fix it in post? I guess my hope is a mixture of both. I just miss seeing practical effects sometimes."

I've always thought they should do this film in the style of the Wizard of Oz and pay homage to it.
ie. painted drops, studio soundstages, practical effects, skin-melting mercury-filled green make-up, etc.

I just can't see how this doesn't come off as cheesy - a la Cats. It's just so theatrical. The director did well with "In The Heights," but that's just such a natural story. Happy to be proven wrong as I'm a big Wicked fan (and a huge Ariana fan, so I hope he reigns her in and doesn't just give us her usual).

Seb28 said: "briankershawjr said: "Also to one report she mentioned the idea that they will be singing live when they do the film."

Please no. Film is about the illusion of sung thoughts. Not even all the words should be mouthed. The possibilities on film are endless. Pre-recorded tracks take it to a higher level and leaves more room for real acting. Through song. As an extra emotional layer. Les Miserables turned into an "acting-in spite of song" travesty. Raw and real lies in understanding and embracing this non-literal form of storytelling on screen , as we can see in West Side Story."

First of all, I thought the live singing worked very well in Les Misérables (sue me!). Second of all, live singing has since been incorporated into other movie musicals one way or another, some of which I thought worked to great effect. Look at La La Land, In the Heights, and Steven Spielberg's West Side Story.

So, we aren't just getting one Wicked film... we're getting TWO?!

https://twitter.com/jonmchu/status/1518983750042136577?s=20&t=pSbgqC2uwo2_9YjCZT3hwg


I mean, the more Wicked content, the better. I just don't want to have to wait such a long time between both of them 🥴 I kind of understand why they're doing this though. One, the money. Two, what the hell are you supposed to do on screen after the epic-ness of "Defying Gravity"? I get it. Both parts better be utterly brilliant though!

Updated On: 4/26/22 at 12:07 PM

I wonder if they're gonna film it all in one go.

Playbill_Trash said: "I hope the producers of this movie and Ariana Grande are reading the reviews of Beanie Feldstein in Funny Girl - and taking the hint.

Hopefully they’re self-aware enough to admit when a poor casting choice is not fit for a high-profile role and will avoid the scrutiny, regret, and missed opportunities before it’s too late.

Stay in your lane, let someone who can do it do it."

Dream on.

Two weeks since the two part announcement, I'm trying to process it. But I hope this will be creative good more than harm.