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Wicked: For Good ending explained- What happens after Dorothy throws water on Elphaba?

Wicked: For Good ending explained- What happens after Dorothy throws water on Elphaba?

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Warning Spoilers Ahead. Wicked: For Good (2025) is a sequel to Wicked (2024) and stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey in the lead roles. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the musical fantasy film follows the story of Glinda the Good (Ariana) and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia). Here are the key highlights of the movie, which has now become the biggest worldwide Broadway musical adaptation opener, per Deadline. Wicked: For Good ending explained(Instagram/@wickedmovie) Glinda and Elphaba’s friendship Wicked: For Good tells the narrative of how Glinda became Glinda the Good and Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West. In the new film, Elphaba is labelled a fugitive who aims to reveal the Wizard’s deceit and defend the animals of Oz, while Glinda rises to prominence and backs the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). In secret, though, the two continued to be friends. Elphaba’s sister is killed After Glinda learns that her fiancé, Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), is truly in love with Elphaba, everything changes. A devastated and envious Glinda chooses to assist …

Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID-19 amid…; expected to…

Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID-19 amid…; expected to…

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Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID-19 amid…; expected to… In recent days, the cast has been very engaged with the promotional activities for Jon M Chu’s ‘Wicked: For Good’, the second installment in Universal’s adaptation of the beloved book and Broadway show. Ariana is displayed as the Good Witch, known as Glinda, while Erivo is depicted as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. During the ongoing promotions for ‘Wicked: For Good’, lead actress and singer Ariana Grande has been diagnosed with COVID. Ariana posted a photo of herself from her time on ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’ to her Instagram story, along with a note announcing her positive COVID diagnosis. “Just before Covid,” she penned. The announcement arrived just days after the singer was spotted avoiding interviews at the New York premiere of her movie. Her ‘Wicked’ co-star Cynthia Erivo also mentioned feeling unwell and losing her voice. In the meantime, Ariana has withdrawn from a recorded segment on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ because of her COVID diagnosis …

Internet shocked as intruder grabs Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo rushes to protect her: ‘Where was the security?’

Internet shocked as intruder grabs Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo rushes to protect her: ‘Where was the security?’

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Updated on: Nov 13, 2025 07:48 pm IST An intruder jumped over the barricade and entered the red carpet to meet Ariana Grande, causing panic at the Singapore premiere event. AI Quick Read A shocking incident unfolded at the Wicked For Good premiere in Singapore, where a fan of Ariana Grande broke security and entered the red carpet to grab her arm. Ariana, who was walking along with the cast members of the film, was shocked as Cynthia Erivo immediately reached out to protect her. Ariana Grande looked shocked as a fan charged on her at the event. What happened at the event Cynthia immediately grabbed hold of the intruder and protected Ariana. She asked her if she was okay while the other security staff took him away and tried to de-escalate the situation. Many fans were shocked at the incident and were heard saying, ‘Oh my god!’ The video from the event has now surfaced on X, which has left many concerned and angry. Internet reacts “Apparently this guy done this consistently with every …

‘Wicked: For Good’: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo preview 2 brand-new songs from upcoming film; watch

‘Wicked: For Good’: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo preview 2 brand-new songs from upcoming film; watch

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Wicked For Good: features Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba.(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Wicked For Good: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are set to reunite in the upcoming volume of the Wicked franchise. Following the trailer release of Wicked: For Good, the actresses made an appearance at NBC’s One Wonderful Night special, where they shared a preview of two new tracks from the movie, People reported. Ahead of the preview, the makers of the film showcased the trailer, showcasing a heated face-off between Glinda and Elphaba. The sequel is also directed by Jon M. Chu and will see the return of cast members such as Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Bailey. Also read: KPop Demon Hunters 2 officially in development as Netflix’s biggest hit sets sights on 2029 premiere Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s special performance While making a stop at the NBC event, Grande and Erivo delighted the audience, singing verses from two new tracks present in Wicked: For Good. Ariana Grande hummed to Glinda’s track, The Girl in the Bubble, while Erivo crooned …

Ariana Grande says director Jon M. Chu was ‘destined’ to make Wicked: For Good

Ariana Grande says director Jon M. Chu was ‘destined’ to make Wicked: For Good

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Ariana Grande is all set to feature as the lead in the upcoming film Wicked: For Good. The movie, which will be released on November 21, is a sequel to last year’s musical fantasy Wicked. The Thank U, Next hitmaker plays the role of Glinda while Cynthia Erivo appears as the eponymous Wicked Witch of the West. File photo of Ariana Grande The promotional tours of the movie are underway and going at an intense pace. In one such interview, Grande lauded the film’s director, Jon M. Chu. “Jon Chu is the most empathetic, intentional, brilliant and thoughtful human being with an innate understanding of the human experience,” she said in a statement. Grande added that the director’s “heart and character” left an imprint upon every part of the film. She also praised him for shooting two projects simultaneously, managing to stay in the moment despite sudden changes in tone and schedule. “But he never blinked. No one could have told this story better than Jon. It was absolutely his destiny to make these films,” …

Jon M Chu Debunks Rumors of Ariana Grande and Millie Bobby Brown Eyeing Britney Spears Role in Upcoming Biopic

Jon M Chu Debunks Rumors of Ariana Grande and Millie Bobby Brown Eyeing Britney Spears Role in Upcoming Biopic

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Filmmaker Jon M. Chu has shut down rumors of casting for his potential Britney Spears biopic, stating that the film is still in the development stages. Rumors recently suggested that pop singers Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown were competing for the title role — something Chu denied with conviction. Going on social media, the director of Wicked said no casting talks have been had. He pointed out that the rumors sound thrilling, but the production is far from that point. In response to a post speculating that Grande, Carpenter, and Brown have been battling for the role of the princess of pop, Chu wrote on X, “None of this is true.” He further explained, “Sounds exciting, but have not had one conversation about casting this movie yet. We are way too early in development. Sorry.” Universal Pictures is behind the biopic of Spears, which will be directed by Chu, who just collaborated with Grande on the award-winning musical film Wicked. The studio purchased the rights to Spears’s best-selling memoir The …

Cynthia Erivo reacts to director Jon M. Chu’s Oscar snub despite film getting 10 nominations | Hollywood

Cynthia Erivo reacts to director Jon M. Chu’s Oscar snub despite film getting 10 nominations | Hollywood

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Jan 25, 2025 08:37 PM IST Cynthia Erivo was nominated in the Best Actress category for her work as Elphaba in Wicked. The actor has now questioned director Jon M. Chu’s snub. Cynthia Erivo is basking in the massive success of her latest release Wicked, and her nomination for an Academy Award in the Best Actress category. The film scored an impressive 10 nods, including one for Best Picture. However, director Jon M. Chu was shut out in the Best Director category, a fact that is still not sitting well with the actor. In an interview with Variety at the Sundance Film Festival, the actor shared her thoughts on the snub. (Also read: Jon M. Chu and Cynthia Erivo at the Variety presents The Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors To Watch Brunch. Kevin Winter/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by KEVIN WINTER / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) What Cynthia said about the snub During the chat, when Cynthia was asked about Jon M. Chu not getting into the top …

Wicked named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review | Hollywood

Wicked named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review | Hollywood

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The National Board of Review put its full support behind Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” naming the lavish musical the best film of the year, Chu best director and awarding its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, a prize for their collaboration, in awards announced Wednesday. (Also read: After Gotham Awards victory, All We Imagine as Light wins best international film at New York Film Critics Circle) Jon M. Chu’s Wicked won big at the National Board of Review awaeds. National Board of Review awards Already a box-office force, “Wicked” is also embarking on an awards campaign expected to make it a major Academy Awards contender. The National Board of Review, a long-running New York-based organization comprised of film enthusiasts and academics founded in 1909, has no correlation with the film academy. But the win hands “Wicked” some early momentum ahead of Monday’s Golden Globe nominations, where it should perform well. “Wicked represents the pure magic that movies can bring to audiences,” said Annie Schulhof, NBR president. “Every detail is beautifully crafted and designed, the actors …

‘Part 2 Is About….’: Jon M Chu Reveals What Audience Would See In Second Act Of Wicked

‘Part 2 Is About….’: Jon M Chu Reveals What Audience Would See In Second Act Of Wicked

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Warning: This article contains spoilers from Wicked.  While Wicked is currently amazing the moviegoers in theaters, there is still a lot to come per the feature’s director Jon M. Chu.  The filmmaker recently opened up about what the audience would likely see in the second installment of Wicked.  Talking to Entertainment Weekly, the director who helmed the 2018 massively loved film, Crazy Rich Asians teased a bit of plot for the next entry of Wicked stating, “If Part 1 is about choices, Part 2 is about consequences.” He then went on to add that choices usually feel a bit of a tough decision to make, however when you do, “the result isn’t what you expect it to be. It can be lonely, it can be hard.” The director of Now You See Me 2 further went on to add that the second installment of Wicked even has “a lot of soul searching.”  While it is widely known that the second act of the Wicked stage musical happens to go darker than the first part, Chu …

I grew up watching a lot of Indian movies: ‘Wicked’ star Michelle Yeoh | Bollywood

I grew up watching a lot of Indian movies: ‘Wicked’ star Michelle Yeoh | Bollywood

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New Delhi, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh says she watched many Indian movies while growing up in a multiracial society in Malaysia and hopes her new film “Wicked” clicks well with the audiences here as it is a musical. I grew up watching a lot of Indian movies: ‘Wicked’ star Michelle Yeoh Yeoh, who won the best actress Oscar for her role “Everything Everywhere All At Once” in 2023, reunites with her “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M Chu for the big screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked”. She stars as Madame Morrible in the movie, which is her first musical. “I grew up in Malaysia and we’re a very multi-racial society and I have many Indian friends. In fact, I grew up watching a lot of Indian movies even when as a young child, I used to know how to sing Indian . I’m very familiar with Indian culture and cinema. “I have many idols in the cinema as well. I think ‘Wicked’ will go down really well with our Indian friends,” Yeoh told …