Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the movie brings to life the origins of Elphaba and Glinda.

The rest of this article contains spoilers for Wicked Part One.

There, her encounters with the injustices of Oz set the stage for her transformation.

Wicked Movie Elphaba

Elphaba is initially motivated by a desire to fight inequality after Doctor Dillamond (Peter Dinklage) is fired.

This sets the stage forWicked Part Twoin 2025, where her growing isolation and tragic circumstances deepen her transformation.

As tensions escalate, Elphaba’s choices, though well-intentioned, have increasingly dire consequences.

Elphaba witch in Wicked movie

Her “turn to evil” is ultimately a commentary on how society can vilify those who challenge authority.

Wickedis now playing in theaters.

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