Will "WICKED" movie be ready by Dec 2019? — Page 2

The Obi-Wan thing is just a rumor right now; no one associated with Disney or Lucasfilm has officially announced it, so it isn't an established fact at this point in time.

a-mad said: "

Uhhhh... I didn't say anything about promoting. I'm not talking about trailers, commercials, or posters. I'm talking about making the film itself. I'm quite aware of what this type of film's normal promotional trajectory is. I could care less if Wicked released a trailer only 3 months in advance of the film - I'm just stating that big films with complicated filming schedules, FX challenges (green-screen and so forth), and pre-recorded sound requirements typically get rolling about 2 years in advance of the release date, but word regarding Wicked has been crickets lately (and yes, Universal did set an official release date of December 20, 2019)

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One major issue with the Christmas 2019 release date for Wicked is the fact that it would be in direct competition with Frozen 2 and Wonder Woman 2, both due in November 2019. Frozen 2 is an especially powerful rival, due to the similarities between the original Frozen and Wicked. Although we now recognise there is room for both on Broadway, Frozen 2 is further along in production (the leads have recorded dialogue and a few new songs have been written) and it has an advantage because it’s more family friendly and Frozen is a better-known property than Wicked. Therefore, I wouldn’t be surprised if Universal want to avoid a battle with Frozen 2 which could hurt its box office...

BritCrit said: "a-mad said: "Frozen is a better-known property than Wicked..."

i STRONGLY disagree with this point.

My intent when I said Frozen was "better known" was not to dismiss Wicked. It's just that films find it easier to gain an audience, as you have more opportunities to watch them as often as you like. Wicked is one of the biggest stage musicals of the new millennium, but Frozen is one of the biggest film musicals, and film musicals will always be more prominent...

Frozen's arrival on Broadway hasn't done too much damage to Wicked (although the former is earning slightly more at the moment) but the world of film is considerably different and more competitive. As an animated film, Frozen 2 has a considerable head start, so Wicked will need to start filming quickly in order to compete with it. In addition, Frozen 2 has the advantage of telling a new story...

I would rather see the best possible version of Wicked in December 2020 than a version rushed to cinemas to meet the December 2019 release date...

haterobics said: "Elfuhbuh said: "I can't even consider this movie an actual thing yet. They'll need to start making more concrete announcements before I decide to get excited about it."

There's no reason to get excited about a movie in advance. Once you know it is coming out on a specific date, just go and see it. Done."

You seem fun

Ravenclaw said: "You seem fun"

Thanks!

Episode 9 is scheduled for December 20, 2019. It was pushed back from a May release after JJ Abrams took the reins.

And it's pretty obvious that Wicked, right now, is in development hell.

Updated On: 5/18/18 at 11:58 AM

BwayLB said: "Stephen75 said: "Just cast Amy Adams as Elphaba and call it a day. "

I don't picture it. I am still thinking Anna Kendrick"

Wow, these are both bad.

rodrigo_ca said: "Just because they aren't announcing every single step they're taking on the production doesn't mean they're not doing anything."

If the director shoots a Star Wars flick first, that will be a pretty big indicator.

BwayLB said: "Too old for the role and so is Amy Adams"



Thats right I forgot Nicole is in her early 40s.

they might as well just cast an unknown.

there was Ariana grande rumors at one point for the movie/broadway but I CANNOT see her as elphaba.

I wouldn’t be too upset if Lea Michele was cast, just cause of the Idina resemblance and she can belt. But I know everyone on this board unadulteratedly loathes her. :-p