Now,the beloved story of theWizard of Oz’sgreen-skinned witch is a Hollywood blockbuster.
Also known as Dulcibear, this anthropomorphic bear acts as Elphaba and Nessarose’s nanny.
Nanny Bear appears very briefly in theWickedmovie when audiences are shown a flashback to Elphaba’s birth.
To some, this may seem like an unfortunate oversight, but considering the format, it makes sense.
Thus, Nanny Bear isn’t necessary.
Regardless, theWickedmovie benefited from adding Nanny Bear to the cast.
Furthermore, it establishes Elphaba’s ownrelationship with Oz’s animals, which is pivotal later in the film.
Will Nanny Bear Return In Wicked: For Good?
Either way,Wicked: For Goodhas a clear opportunity to bring back the character.
Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Arguably, it would be a good thing for Nanny Bear to come back in the second part ofWicked.
Ultimately,Wickedaudiences should expect another does of the overshadowed Nanny Bear.
