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Set to open theatres on November 22, 2023, the much awaited film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, "Wicked," is expected to be spectacular. With "Wicked: Part Two booked to follow a year later on November 26, 2025," "Wicked: Part One" will bring the first half of the musical to life on the big screen. Originally scheduled for the same day as "Moana 2," Part One's release was moved five days earlier to align with the arrival of "Gladiator II."
A recently published behind-the-scenes video provides an interesting window into the pragmatic sets that enable the "Wicked" movie musical to replicate the vivid world of Oz. Emphasizing the movie's dedication to provide an immersive and real cinematic experience, viewers can have a quick look at the famous sites of Emerald City, Munchkinland, and Shiz University.
Emerald City: An Environmental City
With painstaking attention to detail, the Emerald City—a brilliant metropolis at the center of Oz—is rebuilt. Capturing the dynamic energy and grandeur of the city, the video shows its complex architectural design and street layout. The fanciful and whimsical world of Munchkinland contrasts sharply with the Emerald City.
Munchkinland: A Vibrant and Whimsy Wonderland
The film reveals the whimsical and magical world of Munchkinland, where the vivid colors and whimsical set designs inspire young wonder. The Munchkins' whimsical character is reflected in the set design, which also emphasizes their happy and naive attitude. This stands quite differently from Shiz University's gothic universe.
Shiz University: An enigmatic Gothic scene
Shiz University offers a more sombre and enigmatic environment than Munchkinland, which has a brilliant and cheerful vibe. The film highlights the gothic architecture and dimly lit university hallways, suggesting the more sinister and complicated subjects investigated within its walls.
Practical sets are evidence of the filmmakers' commitment to produce an immersive and visually beautiful cinematic experience. Apart from giving a physical depiction of the famous sites from the musical, the sets help to define the whole tone and mood of the movie. Practical sets provide the film more depth and realism.
Since its 2003 Broadway opening, "Wicked" has enthralled audiences all around and grown to be a worldwide phenomenon. For a fresh generation of viewers, the film adaptation promises to vividly depict the magical universe of Oz. The behind-the-scenes video offers a fascinating view of the complex set design and the filmmakers' dedication to bring the cherished musical to the big screen with all its charm and magic.