Lost In Paradise Posted June 13, 2022 Posted June 13, 2022 If it's Charlie Puth, this becomes a TikTok musical. No thanks.
Aristocrat Posted July 13, 2022 Posted July 13, 2022 Ariana, Cynthia, and Jon Chu are all in the UK so hopefully things are getting started soon
Aristocrat Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 Some new info from Deadline Quote Erivo said that she’s now headed to Hawaii for vacation “to chill out” but added she was returning in August to rehearse for Wicked role Elphaba, the witch. Principal photography for Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, starts in November. The film, adapted from the Broadway hit show and a prequel of sorts to Wizard of Oz, will also star Ariana Grande as Glinda. Wicked is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel and was adapted by Winnie Holzman. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz. All are busy in London prepping for the extensive rehearsal period that will last several weeks. Chu recently revealed that the Universal Pictures production, which Marc Platt is producing, will be released in two stages: chapter one on December 25, 2024 with chapter two exactly a year later. It might make sense to split the movies and end part one the way the stage musical does, with Elphaba performing the soaring number “Defying Gravity.” The “green witch,” as Erivo called Elphaba, is a huge role for her and it feels appropriate that the artist will be filming the mammoth production (shooting’s likely to last a year) in her home town. In a sense she’s returning in triumph because she had to leave the UK to find stellar success in the U.S.
Lost In Paradise Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 OK I just realized... they could've made this two-part thing work if THEY RELEASE THEM AT THE SAME TIME. It would be like the original Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts 1 and 2. The theaters could have showtimes that match up so that people can either watch both parts back to back, or just see one of them if they want. I know they won't do this, but they should.
nathanspears Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 56 minutes ago, Lost In Paradise said: OK I just realized... they could've made this two-part thing work if THEY RELEASE THEM AT THE SAME TIME. It would be like the original Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts 1 and 2. The theaters could have showtimes that match up so that people can either watch both parts back to back, or just see one of them if they want. I know they won't do this, but they should. I don't think it would ever work. They're going to have to drag out an hour-long second act into a two-hour-long film... I...
Lost In Paradise Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 2 hours ago, nathanspears said: I don't think it would ever work. They're going to have to drag out an hour-long second act into a two-hour-long film... I... Schwartz better be penning some BOPS to add into Act 2. We don't want a two-hour long Wicked Act 2 that's mostly dialogue and "action"
Aristocrat Posted August 8, 2022 Posted August 8, 2022 producers have officially reported to set and the sets are being built
Roman Holiday Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 How is there no other casting news yet? Doesn’t it start filming in 1.5 months? Xmas 2024 seems so far. I wonder if they’re really gonna go through with the two films thing or back track.
fridayteenage Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 well the adaptation has been endlessly delayed. 2012: daldry hired, RELEASE for 2019 2018: on hold 2019: RELEASE for 2021 2020: on hold, daldry leaves 2021: Chu hired, filming to begin 2021, then 3/2022, then 6/2022 2022: now to film 11/2022 (?)
Abracadabra Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 Shooting lasts a year? Wow AG7 is going to be long time away
Aristocrat Posted September 18, 2022 Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) On 9/14/2022 at 2:16 PM, fridayteenage said: well the adaptation has been endlessly delayed. 2012: daldry hired, RELEASE for 2019 2018: on hold 2019: RELEASE for 2021 2020: on hold, daldry leaves 2021: Chu hired, filming to begin 2021, then 3/2022, then 6/2022 2022: now to film 11/2022 (?) yes. that's still the plan as far as we know. rehearsals are well underway in london and cameras are supposed to begin rolling in november and last around a year. Edited September 18, 2022 by Aristocrat
Starkboy Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 Omg the way fans MANIFESTED this he keeps being booked and busy
SimpleKindofLife Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 So this is basically dropping in 2025? Hopefully this bish releases a new album next year I’m starving
fridayteenage Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, Starkboy said: Omg the way fans MANIFESTED this he keeps being booked and busy LOL, him and Cynthia Erivo are in their mid 30s. And people dragged Ben Platt 24/7 for dear evan hansen
Rachel Berry Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Starkboy said: Omg the way fans MANIFESTED this he keeps being booked and busy Finally some casting news! I was so worried they would go with some pop boy, but Jonathan is the perfect casting for Fiyero.
mxoonlight Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 Jonathan is PERFECT he’s about to eat down
mxoonlight Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 3 hours ago, fridayteenage said: LOL, him and Cynthia Erivo are in their mid 30s. And people dragged Ben Platt 24/7 for dear evan hansen Pretty privilege! Cry harder
Roman Holiday Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, fridayteenage said: LOL, him and Cynthia Erivo are in their mid 30s. And people dragged Ben Platt 24/7 for dear evan hansen This is a fantasy film. It’s not all comparable. Cynthia is literally a green witch. Edited September 21, 2022 by Roman Holiday
Alfred Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 i'm confused why this takes so long. Couldn't they shoot for 6 months, edit another six months, then release it Winter 2023? Why a full two years?
Rachel Berry Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 Hearing Cynthia and Jonathan sing ‘As Long As You’re Mine’ is going to be so…
Roman Holiday Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Alfred said: i'm confused why this takes so long. Couldn't they shoot for 6 months, edit another six months, then release it Winter 2023? Why a full two years? Filming takes a year, post production takes another year
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