We Finally Get A First Look At Ariana Grande's Wicked

When it comes to musicals, there aren't many that can rival 'Wicked.' The show, which follows the witches of Oz, first arrived on Broadway in 2003 and has since become the fourth longest-running show there. With several Tony Awards and a Grammy under its belt, it's clear that the musical is beloved, so it's no surprise that it's finally making its way to the big screen.

The movie has actually been in development for over a decade, with another year and a half to go before it eventually arrives. However, looking at the cast list and knowing how much work has gone into the production, we're sure it will be worth the wait. At least we finally get a first look at the film to tide us over while we wait.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will play Elphaba and Glinda, respectively

Part of the reason that Wicked was such a hit from the start is that the show cast two powerhouse stars in the lead roles. With Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, the musical was bound for greatness. We could have easily seen the two women return to bring that same magic to the big screen. However, we're not mad at who producers have chosen for the parts instead. Stepping into Elphaba's shoes will be Cynthia Erivo, while Ariana Grande will be doing her best to bring Glinda to life. Erivo has showcased her acting chops a lot over the years, resulting in a Tony Award and several Oscar nominations. Meanwhile, Grande has some of the best vocals in the world right now, and while some may forget this, the girl can act. So, they're two excellent choices to play such big roles.

Teasers for Wicked posted on social media don't give much away

It's actually these two stars who have given us our first glimpse of the upcoming epic musical fantasy film, which will reportedly debut in November 2024. Both women posted a picture of themselves in character on social media, neither of which gives a great deal away. The camera isn't close enough to see much detail, with the dark background also not helping matters. However, the costumes are still easily identifiable as the respective characters, especially with the green face paint on Erivo. With the movie not set to debut for over a year, it's probably a little too early to expect a trailer or even some more revealing photos. So, for now, these teasers will have to do to keep the excitement bubbling for the next few months.

Wicked will release in two parts to avoid any "fatal compromises"

Future glimpses of 'Wicked' will presumably not just show us more of these characters but also the other stars set to appear in the film. It has quite a stacked cast list, including Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Jonathan Bailey. Bowen Yang - known for the variety show 'Saturday Night Live' - and Keala Settle - who stood out in another musical film, 'The Greatest Showman' - are also on the roster. It's unclear at the moment whether they will all appear in both movies, with 'Wicked' set to be released in two parts. This was apparently down to the struggles of trying to cram everything into one film, with the director stating that they risked "fatal compromises" by leaving stuff out. Part two will reportedly arrive a year after the first, which will debut slightly earlier than initially intended to avoid competition with certain other films.

While we still have a while to wait for the first 'Wicked' film, we can't deny that we're already pretty excited. While these teasers haven't offered us much, they have made this movie more of a reality. We just hope it lives up to the expectations.