Production of the WICKED Movie Halted due to SAG-AFTRA Strike Following the announcement of a strike by SAG-AFTRA, several upcoming projects falling under their jurisdiction have faced uncertainty. Fans of Broadway, in particular, have been eager to know the status of the Wicked movie. It was reported that the film was nearing completion in the UK, with only the filming of the song ‘One Short Day’ remaining.
Confirmation from BroadwayWorld reveals that production on the Wicked movie has been paused due to the commencement of the strike.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, and Bowen Yang, among other prominent actors in Wicked, have shown their solidarity with the strike by sharing their support on various social media platforms. Despite being contacted for comment, Universal remained unresponsive at the time of this statement.
We will continue to monitor this situation. For more information about the SAG-AFTRA strike, please visit the official website.
The Wicked film is planned for release in two parts, with the first part currently scheduled for November 27, 2024, and the second part set to release the following year.
Prior to Dorothy’s arrival, before the flying house, and even before the yellow brick road, there were Elphaba and Galinda. Elphaba, born with emerald-green skin, possesses remarkable talent, intelligence, and a fiery personality. When circumstances lead her to become roommates with the popular and bubbly Galinda, their initial rivalry blossoms into an unexpected friendship.
In the upcoming Wicked movie, Cynthia Erivo takes on the role of Elphaba, while Ariana Grande brings Glinda to life. Joining the cast are Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard. Marissa Bode portrays Nessarose, Elphaba’s younger sister, while Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James play the classmates Pfannee and ShenShen from Shiz University. Keala Settle embodies the character of Miss Coddle, with Aaron Teoh as Avaric and Michael Carmichael as Nikidik.
