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[Globefan]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#825

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:11pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "Yeoh has been confirmed."

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/michelle-yeoh-wicked-madame-morrible-1235454299/"

She'll be a FIERCE Morrible 

[ColorTheHours048]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#826

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:26pm

Wow. What an absolutely incredible surprise. Michelle will be excellent.

[Alex M]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#827

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:28pm

Incredible! 

Hoping we get a Wizard announcement tomorrow!

Updated On: 12/8/22 at 01:28 PM

[Kad]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#828

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:30pm

Yeoh is terrific, terrific casting. 

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[Globefan]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#829

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:34pm

Kad said: "Yeoh is terrific, terrific casting."

I predicted her as Morrible the moment Jon Chu joined the project. 

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#830

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:34pm

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Goldblum is confirmed as The Wizard. 

Updated On: 12/8/22 at 01:34 PM

[everythingtaboo]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#831

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:37pm

Is it wrong that I'm more excited about all the casting minus the lead two?

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[NOWaWarning]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#832

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:39pm

HELL YES! This is the first casting announcement that has me really excited. She’ll make a meal out of the role.

[jlindsey865]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#833

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:42pm

I’m honestly the most concerned with Erivo.  I actually think Grande is going to be great.

Erivo can certainly sing.  I’ve never understood the accolades she’s received for her acting, though.

[Hairspray0901]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#834

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:42pm

everythingtaboo said: "Is it wrong that I'm more excited about all the casting minus the lead two?"

Same. 

[WldKingdomHM]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#835

Posted: 12/8/22 at 1:44pm

Now give us Doctor Dillamond

[fosterfan2]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#836

Posted: 12/8/22 at 2:12pm

Hairspray0901 said: "everythingtaboo said: "Is it wrong that I'm more excited about all the casting minus the lead two?"

Same."

That makes 3 of us.

[BwayLB]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#837

Posted: 12/9/22 at 12:46am

I'm surprised Michelle has been cast. Should add a diversity boost to the cast. Interesting indeed to see an Asian Morrible.

[QueenTwinnied]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#838

Posted: 12/9/22 at 2:39am

BwayLB said: "I'm surprised Michelle has been cast. Should add a diversity boost to the cast. Interesting indeed to see an Asian Morrible."

Literally what? 

[Quinn Wilson]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#839

Posted: 12/9/22 at 6:03am

Why is it interesting Updated On: 12/9/22 at 06:03 AM

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#840

Posted: 12/9/22 at 7:32am

WldKingdomHM said: "Now give usDoctor Dillamond"

I’m terrified they’re saving him for last and it’s James Corden. Pleeeeease no. 

Couldn’t be more thrilled with these casting choices so far, especially Yeoh as Morrible who will be absolutely brilliant. 

[Valentina3]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#841

Posted: 12/9/22 at 7:46am

I predict Jimmy Smits as Dr Dillamond. Thrilled with Goldblum and Yeoh's casting!

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[ACL2006]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#842

Posted: 12/9/22 at 8:27am

WiCkEDrOcKS said: "Per The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Goldblum is confirmed as The Wizard."

 

Was worried it would be James Corden. Hopefully he's not a part of this film. He's a instant box office killer.

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[hearthemsing22]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#843

Posted: 12/9/22 at 10:33am

ACL2006 said: "WiCkEDrOcKS said: "Per The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Goldblum is confirmed as The Wizard."



Was worried it would be James Corden. Hopefully he's not a part of this film. He's a instant box office killer."

Did Into The Woods do badly when he was The Baker? I'm in no way advocating for him to be in this movie (No thank you!!!!) but just curious. 

[JanMaxwellsBag]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#844

Posted: 12/9/22 at 10:37am

hearthemsing22 said: "ACL2006 said: "WiCkEDrOcKS said: "Per The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Goldblum is confirmed as The Wizard."



Was worried it would be James Corden. Hopefully he's not a part of this film. He's a instant box office killer."

Did Into The Woods do badly when he was The Baker? I'm in no way advocating for him to be in this movie (No thank you!!!!) but just curious."

Into the Woods grossed 213 million world wide with a 50 million budget. Nothing to sneeze at. 

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[hearthemsing22]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#845

Posted: 12/9/22 at 10:42am

JanMaxwellsBag said: "hearthemsing22 said: "ACL2006 said: "WiCkEDrOcKS said: "Per The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Goldblum is confirmed as The Wizard."



Was worried it would be James Corden. Hopefully he's not a part of this film. He's a instant box office killer."

Did Into The Woods do badly when he was The Baker? I'm in no way advocating for him to be in this movie (No thank you!!!!) but just curious."

Into the Woods grossed 213 million world wide with a 50 million budget. Nothing to sneeze at."

Thank you! Just because this originally started with "box office killer"...um...no? This proves that. 

[Alex M]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#846

Posted: 12/9/22 at 10:58am

Anyone else find it weird Goldblum has only been announced by a few media outlets and Jon Chu has not tweeted about it like the rest of the cast? Maybe some media outlets accidentally let out the info a day early.

[TaffyDavenport]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#847

Posted: 12/9/22 at 11:11am

Goldblum had been all but confirmed since October 28, when it was reported by Variety that he was in final talks to play the Wizard, which probably explains the lack of current coverage.

[QueenAlice]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#848

Posted: 12/9/22 at 11:11am

If they started filming yesterday, Jon may be a little busy!

[Robbie2]

Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread#849

Posted: 12/9/22 at 1:00pm

jlindsey865 said: "I’m honestly the most concerned with Erivo. I actually think Grande is going to be great.

Erivo can certainly sing. I’ve never understood the accolades she’s received for her acting, though."

 

Totally agree with you and find Cynthia Erivo to be so overrated  -  great singer but that's it!  Not a fan. Great casting overall. Would have rather had Gaga as Elphaba!

Everything We Know About the Perfectly Cast Wicked Movies

Michelle Yeoh and Ethan Slater have joined Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the Wicked films, which are shaping up to be a wickedly good time.

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/12/everything-we-know-about-the-perfectly-cast-wicked-movies

 

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