Why Splitting Wicked Into Two Movies Is A Good Decision

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo)

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Wicked's split into two films promises to cast a magical spell on audiences, delivering a more faithful adaptation of the beloved Broadway hit.

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Director Jon M. Chu has confirmed the first Wicked movie will cover the entire first act of the stage musical, ensuring fans get the epic, full-length experience they crave.
Splitting Wicked into two parts allows the filmmakers to dive deeper into the nuanced relationship between Elphaba and Glinda, giving these iconic characters the development they deserve on the big screen.

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