Wicked Movie: A Two-Part Epic That Could Redefine Musicals

Who could have predicted the upcoming "Wicked" Movie, a big-screen version of one of Broadway’s biggest hits!

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The film, which is set to come out, is going to have a super-unique format and it is going to be divided into two distinct parts. What does that mean for those who love the Broadway musical? It means they may not be able to see the entire storyline in November 2024! However, there are many hints that this movie will take it to a new level and with great success. There are big plans for the musical movie!

The latest, from an update about the movie's run time Wicked Part One, looks to be about two hours and 40 minutes, just shy of the time for Wicked’s Broadway show!

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Wicked’s Run Time And How It Might Be Better Than The Musical:

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba arriving in Emerald City, wearing glasses and looking concerned in Wicked. Image

This big, run time could even outdo the musical itself! If you have ever seen a Movie based on a Musical, they tend to be short!

A musical like Les Misérables. It was just about two hours and 45 minutes!
Chicago had less time, almost two hours long!
Cats, was less than two hours.
Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story had more time, taking up almost two hours and 36 minutes!

If the movie was limited, it wouldn’t have been able to fully showcase the storyline or bring its world to life, so with this extended run time, this movie could truly make "Wicked" a different kind of experience and that is the reason why everyone is so pumped for it.

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An Intriguing Development That Shows The Power Of This Movie

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The best news, if anything. We get a little insight as to what might come out! Fans know that there will be even more additions to the songs we all adore and will give a glimpse of more unique musical moments. The producer of the movie, Marc Platt mentioned back in 2016 how a huge goal was to take iconic, legendary locations, like the University and bring those iconic moments into a movie. If anything, this could show what makes Wicked such a huge success in the world of Broadway.

When we talk about an adaptation for film it usually means taking away. You get these short, clipped storylines to try and squeeze in everything! And it looks like it might not be the case in "Wicked." We’ve learned a lot and you're about to see this film, potentially, expand to something super special.

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A Chance For Deeper Characters

Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) looking at something in Wicked. Image

This film, is also going to bring audiences into an iconic storyline that is already so famous.

Wicked, is more than just a story it’s full of emotions! The Wizard of Oz story is filled with great music and lyrics, but when you watch the film version of a musical, it's truly about what happens before the music. It’s the emotional arcs! If the movie truly dedicates the space and the time for this, it will become a truly exciting moment!

With this new movie it looks like that could come true!

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Iconic Relationships Reimagined In The Movie Adaptation of Wicked

If you have a love of musicals! "Wicked" was a huge success with fans, as its two leading stars had an incredibly cool and emotional dynamic.

We’re talking Ariana Grande in her role as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo in the role of Elphaba. They're the best of friends after being rivals and really get this movie moving with emotion and magic!

What will this adaptation look like? You get a lot more to the story and this movie will not take viewers through this journey as fast. The original musical just gave you a few moments of an awesome friendship. But the new film is going to really give us the “Glinda-Elphaba” experience!

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It's not just the leads that shine! This will be true with all these new stories! What was always missing from the musical was all the stories surrounding these powerful side characters.

They're getting to experience the same sort of expansion.

The character of Nessa. Elphaba’s sister. It will be a story for her. It seemed her story was super cut off from the original stage production.
Then you have the amazing romance, and these characters that you may not have expected! If anything Elphaba and Fiyero get together, but the story never felt totally connected.
Shiz University is going to bring back some of the best teachers as the likes of Madame Morrible and Doctor Dillamond! If anything, fans may get a real history to how the school came together and see how the teachers made such an incredible impact on these iconic characters!

With the extra Runtime that this adaptation brings it appears we will be seeing all these characters at their best. Fans should be getting really pumped for this because it is something to watch.

"Wicked" is truly an inspiring story.

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Even with the amazing plans and goals it may come with a little danger!

Even though these ideas, make "Wicked" so much more compelling, it’s always going to be tough with a two-part release.

The audience will have to sit through almost three hours, watching the first half. They have to wait another "year"! Fans may need a major refresher and even feel less compelled, to see the second part!

It's hard to watch so much without being captivated! But they are pushing the story in an interesting way.

For everyone that enjoys this magical musical. It’s time for you to be a part of this amazing experience as it looks like we are about to have two epics! These movies may truly reshape our love for the Wizard of Oz.

The big question for this movie, it is if it can achieve the right level of enchantment to make it one of the best films for the holidays!

Wicked Movie: A Two-Part Epic That Could Redefine Musicals

Wicked’s Run Time And How It Might Be Better Than The Musical:

An Intriguing Development That Shows The Power Of This Movie

A Chance For Deeper Characters

Iconic Relationships Reimagined In The Movie Adaptation of Wicked

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