How will Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo bring Glinda and Elphaba to life in 'Wicked: For Good'?

According to Chu, Grande and Erivo will bring their "adult selves" to the iconic characters, with the director stating that the two actors will come to life as the characters in a new and captivating way.

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Director Teases Surprises in Highly Anticipated 'Wicked: For Good' Sequel

Q: What surprises does director Jon M. Chu have in store for 'Wicked: For Good'?

Chu has teased that fans can expect a few surprises in 'Wicked: For Good' that they are not currently anticipating, though he remained tight-lipped on the specifics.

Q: How will 'Wicked: For Good' complete the story for fans?

Chu has revealed that the second film will delve deeper into the characters' journeys, exploring their "adult selves looking back at their childhood dreams, which are now shattered in front of them." He promises that when audiences view both films together, they will see them as a single, cohesive narrative.

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Director Jon M. Chu opens up about working on 'Wicked: For Good'
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to bring Glinda and Elphaba to life
Chu promises the second film will complete the story for fans

Director Teases Surprises in Highly Anticipated 'Wicked: For Good' Sequel

In a recent interview, director Jon M. Chu has provided a glimpse into the highly anticipated 'Wicked: For Good,' the second installment of the 'Wicked' film series. Chu, who is helming the project, has opened up about the collaborative process of working with the star-studded cast, including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively.

According to Chu, the second film will delve deeper into the characters' journeys, exploring their "adult selves looking back at their childhood dreams, which are now shattered in front of them." He promises that when audiences view both films together, they will see them as a single, cohesive narrative, rather than just the first movie and its sequel.

While Chu remained tight-lipped about specific details, he did tease that fans can expect a few surprises in 'Wicked: For Good' that they are not currently anticipating. The film's impressive ensemble cast also includes Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, and Marissa Bode, among others.