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Ariana Grande steps back into Glinda’s shoes as Wicked: For Good heads closer to its release. Cynthia Erivo also returns as Elphaba alongside her and will continue the story that began last November. The first film brought the world of Oz to life once again, pulling from the Broadway musical that was inspired by Gregory Maguire’s book. Now, the sequel shifts the spotlight firmly on the new generation.
Wicked: For Good Update- Two Characters Won’t Return For The Sequel
According to ExtraTV, this time around, two familiar faces from the original stage show, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, won’t be seen again. They had a quick cameo in the first film and appeared for a brief moment in Emerald City as performers, but their roles were not central and didn’t carry names in the credits either.
As the story now deepens and edges closer to The Wizard of Oz, their absence makes sense, especially with the sequel carrying a more emotional tone. According to Chenoweth, this part of the journey belongs to the current cast. She said, “We are not. But Idina and I feel really good about it. It’s their time. We had our moment and we were very honored they included us, but it’s their turn.”
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