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Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz. The movie stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony award winning actress Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin. Eventually Elphaba will be known as the Wicked Witch of the West. This movie is the tale of that young woman who has yet to discover her true power. Acting alongside Erivo is Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Wicked is a darker and more adult-themed revisionist exploration of the characters and setting of the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, its sequels, and the 1939 film adaptation. It is presented as a biography of the Wicked Witch of the West, here given the name "Elphaba
Universal Pictures. Runtime: 160 minutes
Based on the book by Gregory Maguire
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