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Wicked's Boq Becomes Tin Man: A 5-Hour Transformation!
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Ethan Slater transformed into the Tin Man for Wicked.
- The extensive costume and makeup process took five hours.
- Boq's fate is sealed by spells, turning him into the Tin Man.
The transformation of Ethan Slater's character, Boq, into the Tin Man for Wicked's sequel involved a significant commitment to the prosthetic and makeup process, reportedly taking five hours for the initial application. This elaborate change highlights the character's dramatic journey within the narrative.
Boq's storyline sees him serving Governor Nessa Rose, but his desire to be with his true love, Glinda, prompts Nessa to cast a spell that causes him to lose his heart. This magical mishap sets the stage for further complications.
In an attempt to rectify Nessa's spell, Elphaba intervenes with her own magic, ultimately transforming Boq into the Tin Man. This spell, however, proves irreversible, leaving him permanently without a heart and cementing his new, metallic form.
