This book was then turned into the landmark1939Wizard of Ozmoviestarring Judy Garland.
That brings us back to the present day, wherethe newWickedmovie is based specifically on the stage musical.
Holzman also dusted off her Broadway Playbill to co-write the new movie script with Dana Fox.
Interestingly, theWicked Witch of the West’s skin was not greenin Baum’s original story.
TheWickedmovie is expected to make some changes as well, and be its own unique enterprise.
Do Fans Of The Wizard Of Oz Need To Be Familiar With Wicked To Enjoy The Movie?
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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.