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It’s Time to Second-Guess Elphaba’s Broom

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Wicked's flying high, and fans are left grounded as the first movie skips Elphaba's iconic broom scene, raising questions about the upcoming duology.
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  • Director Jon M. Chu confirmed the broom-flying sequence won't appear in Wicked: Part One, leaving fans to wonder how Elphaba's big 'Defying Gravity' moment will be handled.
  • With Cynthia Erivo set to play the green-skinned witch, the decision to omit the broom scene could signal a bold new interpretation that shakes up the beloved musical's canon.
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Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu, Wicked, Wicked: Part One, Wicked: Part Two, Wicked: Part One, Wicked: Part Two
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