Yet it seems the prequel includes unexpected turns within their relationship.
Plus, the two-act structure of the musical provides a natural place for the story to be divided.
Using these to show the passage of time, the musical rushes through Elphaba and Glinda’s enemies-to-friends progression.
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Dividing the story is the solution, allowing the films to delve deeper into the relationship.
“You’re going to be popular.”
It happens in rapid-fire succession, but the relationship they build is crucial to the rest of the story.
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However,Wickedis in the unique position to sidestep the biggest concern.
The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Wickedis in theaters on November 27, 2024.
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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.
