Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread — Page 29

Seb28 said: "Globefan said: "https://ew.com/movies/cynthia-erivo-wicked-defying-gravity-singing-method/"

What she is trying to say is: I will sound like I have no interest at all in what I am singing, just like I have "sung" and "acted" all my previous roles. My style, without any efforts to sound like I mean it."

I first saw her on stage in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and was astounded by how bored she looked. I remember thinking ‘She’ll never work again’ and being astounded by her success. She has all the charisma of an empty tea cup

Valentina3 said: "mememe said: "Seb28 said: "Globefan said: "https://ew.com/movies/cynthia-erivo-wicked-defying-gravity-singing-method/"

What she is trying to say is: I will sound like I have no interest at all in what I am singing, just like I have "sung" and "acted" all my previous roles. My style, without any efforts to sound like I mean it."


I first saw her on stage in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and was astounded by how bored she looked. I remember thinking ‘She’ll never work again’ and being astounded by her success. She has all the charisma of an empty tea cup"


Hmm goes to show how dead wrong first impressions can be. I find her to be a very charming and commanding performer."

For that to be the case my opinion of her would have had to change, which it hasn’t. I still find her to be a thoroughly mediocre actress, with an amazing voice that never seems to be connected to her physicality or emotion.

It is wonderful that you find her charming and I hope you to continue to do so, you however do not need to diminish another person’s opinion or declare it right or wrong, in order for you to have your own.


Enjoy

Another casting notice has gone out for the role of Nessarose, apparently. Here's the info and breakdown just in case anyone here knows potential fits for the role.

The WICKED movie is still seeking an actress for the role of "Nessarose" and the casting directors are seeking women of color who are wheelchair users (ambulatory and non-ambulatory).

Please note that although this role does sing, they do not need to have any professional training and we are open to people who are non-singers as well!

Please email danielle@dpdcasting.com with your name, city/state, phone number, email, headshot, and resume.

This movie is going to start looking like dear Evan…casting is all over

NOWaWarning said: "WldKingdomHM said: "This movie is going to start looking like dear Evan…casting is all over"

What do you mean?"

I think they mean age and readability, no doubt.

Bailey doesn't have any name recognition. I'm surprised they didn't go with someone bigger.

I agree that the two movies seems like a bad idea. Universal seems to be showing a lot of hubris, IMO, by treating this property as if it were a superhero or sci-fi blockbuster with mass appeal enough to sustain two movies. Wicked is popular by musical theater standards, but not on the same level as Tolkien, Marvel, or even Frank Herbert (Dune), and the cast so far isn't going to draw much buzz. If the first movie gets poor or even mediocre/mixed critical reviews (which, based on the campy source material, it very well might) and tepid audience response, they are out millions for the sequel that will likely flop.

Yeah, she's not great. Still confused on her casting here.

OMG. wrong thread. Sorry, I’m old.

I’ve never understood the hype around Erivo’s performance in Color Purple. Maybe I went on an off night but it was hammy to say the least. Optimistic but cautious for this casting.


and I don’t see comparisons to Evan Hansen whatsoever. This is a fantasy movie, whereas DEH is very much trying to be a commentary on real life issues. It lost its point when it cast older. Here? I don’t care, who’s to say they go to college at 18 in OZ.

Jon M. Chu has officially confirmed the casting of Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero via Twitter

https://twitter.com/jonmchu/status/1572692070695047169?s=46&t=OpCbDtnmi7L1qVZLEhqzsg

Updated On: 9/21/22 at 05:04 PM

The timeline of Wicked spans, like…years. I don’t get why people get hung up on the ages. They are not supposed to be eighteen for the whole show.

jacobsnchz14 said: "The WICKED movie is still seeking an actress for the role of "Nessarose" and the casting directors are seeking women of color who are wheelchair users (ambulatory and non-ambulatory)."

Can somebody explain to me why color is important for this role?

Last month the casting call was "wheelchair users of any ethnicity". Why are certain ethnicities suddenly excluded? Has the story changed? Why stop searching for the best candidate in any color?

Updated On: 9/22/22 at 04:38 AM

pmensky said: "

UMMMMM Isn't Elphaba green?"

Ummmmmm do I really need to explain the difference between race and a birth defect?"

No, but you should explain why that matters for fictional characters in a fictional world. Just like Ariel. Whose sisters are from different ethnicities too. Explain to me why race matters for fictional characters. And how the given "confusing" would translate to for example a new production of The Sound of Music, which isn't even fully fictional.

Updated On: 9/22/22 at 07:50 AM