The distribution and crew of Wicked I had a magical night in the 97th Annual Academy Awards.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were among the many Wicked Stars that celebrated the movie 10 Oscarscar Nominations On Sunday, March 2, the awards ceremony, which was held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Wicked tied with The brutalist As the second most nominated movie of the year, after behind Emilia PérezThe 13 total nominations.
The music film was presented for some of the biggest prizes of the night, such as the best original score, the best costume design, the best makeup and hairstyle, the best design of production, the best film edition, the best sound and the best visual effects. Besides The brutalist and Emilia Pérez, Wicked Went against Aor, A complete stranger, Conclude, Dune: the second part, I’m still here, Nickel boys and The substance for the best picture.
38 -year -old Erivo played a better actress in a leading role for his portrait of Elphaba, also known as the future wicked witch of the West. Grande’s performance as Glinda, known as Glinda The Good Witch, marked her best actress on a supporting role candidacy.
The 2025 red carpet of the Oscars has been deployed and Stars reached many winning styles on Hollywood’s largest night. When the 97th Academy Award began on Sunday, March 2, outside the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, Dancing with the Stars, Judge Julianne Hough, was one of the first on the Crimson carpet. She struck (…)
After Ibo and Grande started the night with a The Wizard of Oz musical tribute, Wicked A total of two Oscars took. Paul Tazewell made history as the first black man to win the best costume design, while Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales They were kept the best production design.
Erivo and Grande lost in their categories Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldañarespectively while Aor Taken home the victory for the best photo.
Wicked is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which was in turn inspired Gregory MaguireThe 1995 novel, Wicked: The life and times of the wicked witch of the West. Serves as a preuvance to L. Frank Baums Il Books and the movie 1939 The Wizard of Oz. Wicked It has become one of Broadway’s longest shows since its premiere in 2003.
Marissa Bode and Cynthia Erivo in “Wicked”.
Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures/Curtsy Everett CollectionWickedwhich reached the cinemas in November 2024, follows the events of the first act of the musical, as the rivalry of Elphaba and Glinda at the University of Shiz blooms in a friendship. Things take a serious turn and challenge gravity after Elbhaba discovers that the assistant (Jeff Goldblum) He hoped to use his magical skills for his own nefarious purposes. The film ends with the two women who choose separate paths, as Glinda decides to stay in Emerald’s city as Elphaba flees to continue helping Oz animals.
The next sequel, Evil: for goodIt will follow the events of Law two. Marissa Bodethat interprets previously to Elphaba’s little sister Use weekly That fans can wait for the second half of the story to be “darker in many ways.”
Universal Pictures Wicked: The first part changed us for the better, and the second half will surely do the same. The first of two parts of Wicked Movie Adaptation, premiered in November 2024, gave life to the beloved Broadway program on the big screen. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively, the story (…)
“There is a safe time jump, and I am excited to see -visually, because I have not yet seen a footage, as the characters have changed well or maybe not for better,” he shared exclusively earlier this year.
Evil: for good will also have some new songs, including a cowritten by erivo and the original Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz.
Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeh a “Wicked”.
Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures/Curtsy Everett Collection“I collaborated on one of the new songs, and it is so special to me,” said Ibo Variety In December 2024. “When we filmed it, the whole crew was in tears. I hope the audience is ready – it is a song that speaks to the heart of who is Elphaba. “”
Erivo added: “We are deepening the consequences of characters’ options. The story is richer and the bets are higher. It’s not just a continuation; it’s a transformation.”
Wicked It will begin transmitting the Peacock Friday, March 21. Evil: for good Hits Theaters Friday, November 21.