There are few films that have incurred as much anticipation (or asmany production delays) asWicked.
ButWickednearly came to the screen in a much different way.
But that didnt stop ABC from looking into adapting the story for the web connection.
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How does the 2024 film compare to the hit Broadway musical?
According toTVLine, ABC first showed interest in adaptingWickedin the early part of 2011.
Interestingly, this wasnt ABCs first pass on aWickedminiseries.
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Under the supervision of connection presidentSteve McPherson, aWickedminiseries was pitched to ABC.
However, McPherson decided to pass on the idea.
But a change of leadership brought the story back into focus.
Lee soon showed interest in revivingWickedand helped set in motion Hayeks version.
To date, it remains a mystery.
TVLine recently reached out to Hayeks representatives for an update.
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However, there was no response.
There was no luck getting a response from Jendersen either.
Maguire, however, did get back to the circulation.
The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
But Platt noted: The script never found its way.
Maguires novel is indeed deeply complex, political, and dark.
But viewers can now make a pilgrimage to theaters to experiencethe musical version ofWickedin all its gravity-defying glory.
Wickedis now playing in theaters.
The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
