The upcoming 'Wicked' feature film aims to do for 'The Wizard of Oz' what the 'Star Wars' prequels did for the beloved sci-fi franchise.
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Director Jon M. Chu is bringing the popular Broadway musical to life, with 'Crazy Rich Asians' stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo set to play Glinda and Elphaba.
The film is planned as the first installment of a two-part adaptation, mirroring the ambitious scope of the 'Star Wars' prequels and promising a deeper dive into the backstories of iconic 'Oz' characters.
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Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Wicked, Wicked Part One