Wicked directed by Jon M. Chu is the prequel story to the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, the film set to be released Friday explores the real-world concept of finding acceptance in society when feeling like an outcast. Are people born wicked? Or is It wickedness thrust upon them? Cynthia Erivo, who brilliantly portrays Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West goes on this spellbinding journey to discover this revelation for herself and in the process learns to accept what makes her so different. The film explores this deep friendship between Elphaba and Glinda who are opposites but balance each other out so well. Ariana Grande charmingly plays Glinda, The Good Witch of the North in such a humorous and heartwarming way. She embodies this girly innocence that teaches Elphaba to soften some of her ways and in return, Elphaba inspires Glinda to have courage and take risks. Throughout this emotional story arch, you see how Ariana and Cynthia grow as characters through their costumes thanks to the work of lauded costume designer Paul Tazewell.
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