‘Wicked’ was initially, and always, intended to be a movieBut there’s another reason that feels just as obvious.
Clearly, the Tony-winning Broadway show’s and now movie’s success is a testament to the fact that he had the right instinct.
The DNA of ‘Wicked’ comes from arguably the most beloved musical family movie, everJudy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz."
Warner Home VideoBut what’s also clear is that the elements that the “Wicked” property is working with are unmistakably cinematic.
But it was even more than that, as the whimsical opening of the new “Wicked” film demonstrates – minor spoilers ahead.
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