Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread — Page 36
Posted: 1/20/23 at 3:08pm
TaffyDavenport said: "
Posted: 1/20/23 at 3:21pm
I still can't picture her Thank Goodness.
Can someone dub her like in the olden days? :)
Posted: 1/20/23 at 3:25pm
The hair thing must be contractual.
In terms of her voice, I think she sounds lovely on Over the Rainbow.
But, I agree. I can't hear her doing Thank Goodness. Where's Marni Nixon when you need her?
Posted: 1/20/23 at 4:30pm
LMAO yes, because Jon Chu would still be looking for performers if they could not handle the score, if they were a bad fit. He has the main cast. Give people a CHANCE. I hope you're joking about Marni.
Posted: 1/20/23 at 4:45pm
Tag said: "I still can't picture her Thank Goodness.
Can someone dub her like in the olden days? :)"
I mean… it wouldn’t be the first time someone playing Glinda couldn’t sing “Thank Goodness” (looking at you Kendra Kassebaum).
I am optimistic that Ariana is able to sing the score. I just hope she can sing it as written without any extra vocal runs. The vocals of the two leading ladies are the least of my concerns - I’m more worried about their acting. Granted, these are not necessarily hard roles to play as far as acting goes (and this show has clearly been “popular” no matter who has played those roles on stage), but I do think the screen is less forgiving.
Posted: 1/20/23 at 4:49pm
jlindsey865 said: "I mean… it wouldn’t be the first time someone playing Glinda couldn’t sing “Thank Goodness” (looking at you Kendra Kassebaum)."
That’s funny you say that because aside from not singing the last note, Kendra actually sings one of my favorite versions of “Thank Goodness” because she can actually belt the good stuff.
Posted: 1/21/23 at 2:42am
I think Ariana sounds lovely in that video. I can’t wait to hear her rendition of “No One Mourns the Wicked”
Posted: 1/21/23 at 10:34am
hearthemsing22 said: "LMAO yes, because Jon Chu would still be looking for performers if they could not handle the score, if they were a bad fit. He has the main cast. Give people a CHANCE. I hope you're joking about Marni."
I don't know about Jon Chu, but have you ever met Joel Schumacher, or Tom Hooper? Neither bothered to continue looking when their male leads couldn't handle the score.
Posted: 1/21/23 at 11:49am
BCfitasafiddle said: "Where's Marni Nixon when you need her?"
Marni died in 2016. 
Posted: 1/21/23 at 12:33pm
jimmycurry01 said: "hearthemsing22 said: "LMAO yes, because Jon Chu would still be looking for performers if they could not handle the score, if they were a bad fit. He has the main cast. Give people a CHANCE. I hope you're joking about Marni."
I don't know about Jon Chu, but have you ever met Joel Schumacher, or Tom Hooper? Neither bothered to continue looking when their male leads couldn't handle the score."
Touche
Posted: 1/27/23 at 8:36am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv6UqH5NISE
Posted: 1/27/23 at 8:41am
jimmycurry01 said: "hearthemsing22 said: "LMAO yes, because Jon Chu would still be looking for performers if they could not handle the score, if they were a bad fit. He has the main cast. Give people a CHANCE. I hope you're joking about Marni."
I don't know about Jon Chu, but have you ever met Joel Schumacher, or Tom Hooper? Neither bothered to continue looking when their male leads couldn't handle the score.
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Then Jon Chu would have either stopped looking, or would still be casting if he thought Cynthia, Ariana or anyone else could not handle the score/role. So wait til the movie comes out before you judge
Posted: 1/28/23 at 8:36am
hearthemsing22 said: "jimmycurry01 said: "hearthemsing22 said: "LMAO yes, because Jon Chu would still be looking for performers if they could not handle the score, if they were a bad fit. He has the main cast. Give people a CHANCE. I hope you're joking about Marni."
I don't know about Jon Chu, but have you ever met Joel Schumacher, or Tom Hooper? Neither bothered to continue looking when their male leads couldn't handle the score.
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Then Jon Chu would have either stopped looking, or would still be casting if he thought Cynthia, Ariana or anyone else could not handle the score/role. So wait til the movie comes out before you judge"
That’s probably the most naive thing I’ve ever read. If that carries over into the rest of your thinking then your life must be bliss.
Posted: 2/7/23 at 3:59pm
Brittney Johnson said on Iheartradio that she auditioned for the movie and got pretty far along.
Posted: 2/7/23 at 11:59pm
Ariana sounds great on over the rainbow. I'm not a fan of hers but she really did sound great. Excited for her Glinda.
Posted: 2/11/23 at 1:33pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uddp-_aqahw&t=29s Michelle Yeoh on Sirius XM talking about the movie
Posted: 3/3/23 at 10:38am
"I don’t know that you can compare them. It’s like apples to oranges. The show is its own thing. The show is its own legend. I think this film is both an homage to the show and the book."
https://collider.com/wicked-movie-elphaba-cynthia-erivo-comments/
Posted: 3/13/23 at 1:30pm
Our Madame Morrible is now an Oscar winner!
Posted: 3/14/23 at 11:03am
Part One will now be released November 2024!
Updated On: 3/14/23 at 11:03 AM
Posted: 3/14/23 at 11:09am
jacobsnchz14 said: "Part One will now be released November 2024!
A nice thanksgiving treat
Posted: 3/14/23 at 11:20am
jacobsnchz14 said: "Part One will now be released November 2024!
This year the Broadway production turns 20 years, does any one know if there'll be any celebration?
Posted: 3/14/23 at 1:21pm
pablitonizer said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "Part One will now be released November 2024!
This year the Broadway production turns 20 years, does any one know if there'll be any celebration?
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I hope we get our first look at Cynthia and Ariana in character for the 20th anniversary
Posted: 3/14/23 at 4:50pm
Looks like Universal will no longer have to worry about opening Part One shortly after Avatar 3 (which will also feature Michelle Yeoh).
