#776
Posted: 10/28/22 at 2:02pm
https://variety.com/2022/film/columns/jeff-goldblum-wicked-movies-wizard-1235414500/
Updated On: 10/28/22 at 02:02 PM
Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread — Page 32
#777
Posted: 10/28/22 at 2:15pm
Globefan said: "https://variety.com/2022/film/columns/jeff-goldblum-wicked-movies-wizard-1235414500/"
*GASP*
Oh my God, that's so damn good. He'd perfect! And it totally changes the tone of the story as I had in my mind, I just love this.
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#778
Posted: 10/28/22 at 2:19pm
As long as he CAN sing Wonderful, I'm good. This is a pleasant surprise
#779
Posted: 10/28/22 at 2:27pm
I think he'll be a great Wizard
#780
Posted: 10/28/22 at 2:48pm
PERFECT casting. And he sings very well.
#781
Posted: 10/28/22 at 3:34pm
#TeamJeffGoldblum 
#782
Posted: 10/28/22 at 3:57pm
I was hoping for Joel Grey, but at least Goldblum can sing.
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#783
Posted: 10/28/22 at 4:14pm
ACL2006 said: "I was hoping for Joel Grey, but at least Goldblum can sing."
They must’ve misread the memo when we asked for “JG” to play The Wizard!
Joking aside, Jeff will be excellent in the role. Can’t wait. Now hopefully we get our Morrible soon!
#784
Posted: 10/28/22 at 4:38pm
I think we'll be getting our Morrible and Boq announcements soon.
#785
Posted: 10/28/22 at 7:15pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "I’m curious whether we will get any other announcement to coincide with Halloween or the musical’s anniversary. I had the thought that maybe they’d release a teaser photo or poster (even if it’s just of Ariana and Cynthia or just a logo) this Christmas, a year out from the first film."
Though I share your enthusiasm, this year's Christmas will mark two years (not one) from the release of the first film. This December will be Christmas of 2022, and the first film is scheduled for release around Christmas 2024, the second part during Christmas 2025. So, we've got a bit to go!
#786
Posted: 10/29/22 at 4:00pm
Maybe tomorrow they'll announce more casting since it's the anniversary of the show
#787
Posted: 10/31/22 at 11:18am
Was Jeff Goldblum ever rumored for The Wizard before now? Andre De Shields was being heavily rumored, and that seems to not be the case anymore. Likewise, we were hearing Charlie Puth, Jordan Fisher, and a couple other circling Fiyero. Jonathan Bailey was never mentioned until the day he was announced. So far the announcements have been people who weren't being heavily rumored. Makes me think that Morrible will not be Hannah Waddingham. I hope its Glenn Close.
#788
Posted: 10/31/22 at 11:28am
I feel like there's been a pretty fine line between people who have been rumored and people who are just fan-cast. Like someone will mention someone like Jordan Fisher and everyone thinks it's a great idea so it circulates, but I don't know if there was ever any substance behind it.
#789
Posted: 10/31/22 at 11:53am
I didn’t realize until earlier this year what a good actor Jeff Goldblum actually is, or can be. Sort of like Christopher Walken or Al Pacino, he’s content to play the trope of himself: quirky, eccentric, neurotic and a little bit fey. But I think Goldblum in The Fly is the male equivalent of Toni Colette in Hereditady: he just GOES THERE in a performance both masterful and deeply gross.
#790
Posted: 10/31/22 at 2:00pm
chrishuyen said: "I feel like there's been a pretty fine line between people who have been rumored and people who are just fan-cast. Like someone will mention someone like Jordan Fisher and everyone thinks it's a great idea so it circulates, but I don't know if there was ever any substance behind it."
Okay maybe Jordan Fisher was more of a fancast. But weren't there legitimate rumblings not long ago about Andre De Shields, Ethan Slater, and Hannah Waddingham being in this? And I think Charlie Puth was about the same level as Fiyero.
#791
Posted: 10/31/22 at 2:23pm
In this day and age, one idea presented on the internet can quickly take flight and become a 'serious' rumor. I doubt Andre Shields was ever being seriously considered. He is not a film name. And I think the Hannah Waddingham rumour started when she posted something on her social media that was probably intended to insinuate HOCUS POCUS 2 (witches) and was interpreted as being a blind code for WICKED.
#792
Posted: 10/31/22 at 3:52pm
Filming has been delayed until January.
#793
Posted: 10/31/22 at 3:56pm
Updated On: 10/31/22 at 03:56 PM
#794
Posted: 10/31/22 at 4:06pm
Jon Chu just posted on twitter this was not true
#795
Posted: 10/31/22 at 4:10pm
briankershawjr said: "Jon Chu just posted on twitter this was not true"
Thanks God. Phew! Heres the tweet.
#797
Posted: 10/31/22 at 5:15pm
I don't care if it's pushed back-at least by now, we can be reassured that the movie(s) are coming!
#798
Posted: 11/1/22 at 1:20am
I was not fooled one bit by that Tweet. But i figure there is a reason why the supporting casting has been quiet this past year until now. And i wish everyone good luck.
#800
Posted: 11/9/22 at 11:48am
Globefan said: "https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Second-WICKED-Movie-Will-Include-Two-New-Songs-20221109"
That article states that Jeff Goldblum will be playing "The Wizard". The last I heard he was in talks. Has he been confirmed? I can't find anything on the internet that confirms his casting.
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