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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Tease First Look of Wicked 2 at CinemaCon 2025

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At CinemaCon 2025, held in Las Vegas on a Wednesday, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo unveiled a unique sneak peek of Wicked: For Good to the audience.

The singer of “We Can’t Be Friends,” aged 31, who just released her Eternal Sunshine Deluxe album a week ago, teamed up with a 38-year-old Broadway performer during the Universal Pictures showcase held at Caesar’s Palace.

In this movie, the primary actors were joined by Director Jon M. Chu and Producer Marc Platt during their stage appearance, where they presented a brief sneak peek – a teaser that has not been revealed to the general public as of now.

In the clip, the crowd was able to hear snippets of songs such as For Good and also No Good Deed. 

The audience caught a peek of Dorothy too; however, her entire face wasn’t visible. What they saw instead was the famous yellow brick road.

The story begins as character Ariana, portraying Glinda, sets out to find Elphaba (played by Erivo) within the Emerald City. She then shouts, “Elphaba, I can sense your presence… Please reveal yourself before the monkeys spot you,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In reply, Elphaba declared, “This is a matter only for the wizard and me,” followed by scrawling the message “Our Wizard Deceives” on the sky with her broom.

As an over-the-moon fan, I couldn’t help but feel my heart skip a beat when I caught a fleeting peek at Glinda’s nuptials with none other than Prince Fiyero on stage! And who else could play the dashing prince but the charismatic Jonathan Bailey? The theater was buzzing with excitement as we witnessed this magical moment unfold!

Later in the trailer, Glinda is heard saying to Elphaba, “They’re on their way for you. Let’s consider our potential collaboration,” according to Deadline.

In a heartfelt exchange reminiscent of their special bond, Elphaba confided, “You’re the only friend I’ve truly known,” to which Glinda responded, “Among all my acquaintances, you are the one who has truly touched my heart.

In the teaser, Jeff Goldblum, playing a character resembling a wizard, was seen interacting with Dorothy, along with the Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow.

At a certain moment, he declared, “Fetch me the broom belonging to the Wicked Witch of the West!” as the preview concluded.

The scene ended as Elphaba picked up her hat and broomstick simultaneously, and declared, “Time for me to visit the Wizard!

The sequel to the movie adaptation of “Wicked”, titled “For Good”, is scheduled to premiere in theatres on November 21st of this year, marking exactly one year since the initial installment was released.

The movie was a box office success and raked in around $747.2 million on a budget of $150 million. 

Wicked was highly acclaimed by critics and earned 10 Academy Award nominations, winning 2 awards just last month at a lavish ceremony held in March.

At the 2025 CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Ariana and Cynthia made their grand entrance onstage, dressed in all-black outfits, which may suggest a more somber or ominous mood for Wicked 2.

Grandee adorned a sleek, miniature black dress with a velvety bodice and a tiered skirt ending just a bit above her knee level.

Previously known Nickelodeon actor donned a pair of beige tights along with black, enclosed heels.

As an ardent admirer, I’d often pull my hair back neatly into a stylish bun, mirroring her timeless elegance. To add that extra dash of glamour, I’d adorn myself with a dazzling silver necklace, just like the one she wore, sparkling under the lights as if to say, “I’m here for the same reason you are – to marvel at her beauty and grace.

Instead of her, Cynthia chose a matching set: a pair of roomy black pants and a shirt crafted from the same fabric. She donned a hood and accessorized with a pair of black high-heeled shoes.

In simpler terms, Jon M. Chu, the director, was accompanied by the stars, as he informed the crowd according to Variety, that this film goes beyond the moment when the girl wearing a blue gingham dress from Kansas arrives.

The filmmaker was referencing to the character of Dorothy from The Wizard Of Oz. 

In simpler terms, Grande conveyed, ‘A lot has happened since our last visit, and we truly appreciate your continued support.’ Meanwhile, Cynthia echoed, ‘We get another chance to repeat this experience.’

Last year’s promotional tour, where the duo showed their feelings openly in several interviews, was humorously commented upon by the celestial bodies as well.

Erivo informed the gathering that there would be fewer emotional outbursts this time around, though she’s unsure if they can meet that standard. Ariana jokingly mentioned that she had brought tissues along.

Marc Platt commented about the Wicked musical, mentioning that during its 22nd year on Broadway, it’s experiencing its most successful season and earning the highest revenues to date.

Towards the end of last year, Chu hinted at what viewers might find in the sequel, stating to Entertainment Weekly, ‘If Part 1 focused on making choices, Part 2 will delve into the aftermath or repercussions.’

Making decisions can be challenging, as the outcomes may not always align with our expectations. Sometimes, these choices lead us down unexpected paths, which might feel isolating or difficult.

Additionally, he mentioned, “Movie 2 delves deep into introspection. It poses the question, ‘Was the choice you made truly the correct one?’

Later on, the director discussed the more somber feel of the upcoming movie, yet hinted at some brighter aspects as well.

The film is filled with a light-hearted spirit and numerous comedic scenes, yet it also carries a depth and subtlety that was established in the previous installment. This depth allows the sequel to delve deeper into these mature themes.

In February, Erivo shared that fans might find a touch of zest in the second installment as the characters have matured somewhat.

She clarified that the characters have moved beyond their school years, now embarking on their careers and making their own decisions.

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2025-04-03 07:04

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