Universal's WICKED Films - News & Discussion Thread
#900Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 3/14/23 at 6:59pm
seems weird to change the date after they’ve been advertising it for like 5 years now
#901Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 3/14/23 at 7:11pm
gypsy101 said: "seems weird to change the date after they’ve been advertising it for like 5 years now"
What is weird about it? Movies change release dates all of the time, especially this fare in advance. They don’t want to compete with, what will most definitely, be a four quadrant hit with Avatar 3.
BwayLB
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/17
#902Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 3/14/23 at 8:44pm
I remember seeing Star Wars Last Jedi before Christmas and seeing the Greatest Showman after.
#903Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 3/14/23 at 9:42pm
Then again, we still have yet to see a theatrically released movie musical do well at the box office in a post-COVID world. In the Heights, Dear Evan Hansen, West Side Story, and Cyrano all flopped. Granted, each of those were released before the movie theater business was eventually fully restored. At the same time, it probably is a better idea to have Wicked: Part One out before Avatar 3 (potentially) dominates the box office.
#904Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 3/14/23 at 9:55pm
It's crazy Cynthia doesn't have any green left over from the shoot on her body like the girls do on Broadway.
#905Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 3/14/23 at 9:58pm
WldKingdomHM said: "It's crazy Cynthia doesn't have any green left over from the shoot on her body like the girls do on Broadway."
What?
I understand that the Broadway actors often have hints of green when they leave the theater due to the quick showers they take after the show, but...
what?
Globefan
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/31/12
#906Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/3/23 at 1:24pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqk9dj7M1Fb/
Ariana Grande said they're halfway through filming
#907Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/3/23 at 1:35pm
Can I just say that I've had enought of these click-bate news bulletins popping up? Yes, while a picture of the trailers, or sky, or whatever are technically "pictures from the set", they are not the pictures from the set I want.
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#908Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/3/23 at 1:37pm
fashionguru_23 said: "Can I just say that I've had enought of these click-bate news bulletins popping up? Yes, while a picture of the trailers, or sky, or whatever are technically "pictures from the set", they are not the pictures from the set I want."

Observation
Leading Actor Joined: 12/3/15
#909Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/3/23 at 2:57pm
Do we still not have a Dr. Dillamond?
I am not familiar with the book, but is that character cut? Is that possible?
#910Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/3/23 at 3:43pm
Observation said: "Do we still not have a Dr. Dillamond?
I am not familiar with the book, but is that character cut? Is that possible?"
Chu confirmed via Twitter back in December that the character will be included but that they weren’t announcing casting yet.
#911Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/3/23 at 4:40pm
I heard a TERRIFYING rumor that Dillamond will be played by Idina Menzel. It's so absurd and wrong I almost believe it. I am hoping it is not true.
BwayLB
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/17
#912Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/3/23 at 4:51pm
^ Probably just an April Fools joke
#913Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/3/23 at 4:55pm
TotallyEffed said: "I heard a TERRIFYING rumor that Dillamond will be played by Idina Menzel. It's so absurd and wrong I almost believe it. I am hoping it is not true."
And I’ve heard it’s Beanie Feldstein…
This won’t happen. It’s likely a very minimum role in the 2 films.
#914Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/3/23 at 5:13pm
TotallyEffed said: "I heard a TERRIFYING rumor that Dillamond will be played by Idina Menzel. It's so absurd and wrong I almost believe it. I am hoping it is not true."
Not that I want this to be case at all, but I'm sure I've seen something worse. It's also 99.99% likely not true, so there's that.
#915Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/7/23 at 4:02pm
I always figured Lin would be Dillamond. He and Chu are past collaborators and, in my opinion, it would actually be a good role for him. But maybe the delay implies someone bigger and/or less obvious. I have also heard the Idina rumor, but that would be so weird.
wickedwitch2
Swing Joined: 8/3/11
#916Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/7/23 at 5:01pm
I obviously have no clue what they're doing, but I have wondered if they tried to get Liza Minnelli for a cameo/small role.
#917Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/7/23 at 5:18pm
wickedwitch2 said: "I obviously have no clue what they're doing, but I have wondered if they tried to get Liza Minnelli for a cameo/small role."
You obviously haven’t seen the physical shape Liza is in. I’m baffled how many people still think she’s in her Sally Bowles era unaware of her physical and vocal limitations she’s dealing with now.
#918Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/7/23 at 9:15pm
wickedwitch2 said: "I obviously have no clue what they're doing, but I have wondered if they tried to get Liza Minnelli for a cameo/small role."
Lorna Luft, possibly. Liza Minelli, unlikely.
fbueller
Leading Actor Joined: 9/30/07
#919Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/7/23 at 11:34pm
Has a date when filming will start been identified?
ElephantLoveMedley
Broadway Star Joined: 10/14/21
#920Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/8/23 at 1:41am
fbueller said: "Has a date when filming will start been identified?"
They've been filming for over four months now. Expected to last until July.
bwayobsessed
Broadway Star Joined: 5/28/13
#921Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/9/23 at 9:27am
Some set pictures leaked on this Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqyU1asN5UD/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Im glad to see some physical sets and not all CGI.
OMG U Guyz
Stand-by Joined: 9/18/17
#922Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/10/23 at 1:00am
Dillamond is most likely a mo-cap character and holding out for a name to do the voice
#923Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/10/23 at 5:21pm
God bless the Ariana fans
These leaked images are exciting. This costume!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq0DCEdtZbp/
#924Universal's WICKED Film - News & Discussion Thread
Posted: 4/10/23 at 6:01pm
marytylermoore said: "God bless the Ariana fans
These leaked images are exciting. This costume!!!!https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq0DCEdtZbp/"
Isn't this a fan edit?
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