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Wicked Is The Movie Musical Version Of The Star Wars Prequels

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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
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