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Wicked's Galinda Gets Prequel
29 Nov
Summary
- A new book titled Galinda: A Charmed Childhood will explore her early life.
- The story features childhood adventures before she shortened her name.
- The prequel novel details family business, parental neglect, and rivalries.
Gregory Maguire is revisiting the world of Oz with a new installment in his Wicked Years series. This upcoming prequel, titled Galinda: A Charmed Childhood, will focus on the early life of the sorceress before she became known as Glinda.
The novel promises to explore Galinda's youth, a period marked by parental neglect and the pressures of societal expectations, including district dance competitions. Her father's shrewd business dealings and struggles against competitors will also form a significant part of the narrative.
This prequel follows brief glimpses of Galinda's childhood seen in other adaptations. Universal Pictures has expressed interest in continuing the Wicked franchise on screen, indicating potential for further Ozian adventures in the future.
