Wicked: For Good’s drastic tonal shift receives an enticing preview from Jonathan Bailey. Based on the beloved Broadway musical, the first half of the film adaptation follows the rivalry turned friendship between Galinda, who becomes Glinda the Good, and Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West. TheupcomingWicked: For Goodwill adapt the second half of the stage musical and feature Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum reprising their roles.
Now, during an interview withIndieWire, Bailey provided an enticing preview of the second installment’s drastic tonal shift. The actor, who plays the charming Prince Fiyero, says thatWicked: For Goodembraces a deeper and more complex tone, reflecting a heavier world while maintaining the hope, joy, and resilience central to Elphaba’s journey. Read his full comments below:
I think we understand the world and how it works [now],” he explained. “I’m really excited for the tonal shift. The world gets heavier and more complicated and there’s just that pumping sense of hope and joy and resilience and all the things that we love about Elphaba’s journey that I can’t wait for.
What Jonathan Bailey’s Comments Mean For Wicked 2
It Features A Drastic Tonal Shift Compared To Part 1
Wicked: Part 1’s endingfinds Elphaba forced to flee after being branded a political adversary of the Wizard. Meanwhile, her new ally, Glinda, is drawn into the influence of those powerful factions intent on turning her into their figurehead.Wicked: For Goodwill adapt the events of the musical’s second act,focusing on the challenges that Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship faceas they step into their new roles as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, and how these choices will reshape the future of Oz.
8 Ways Wicked 2 Will Be Different From The First Movie
Wicked: Part Two’s story means that it will be a very different movie from its predecessor in terms of tone, characterizations, and structure.
The decision was made to split the adaptation into two parts to accommodate the story’s expansive scope and delve deeper into the characters' journeys and relationships, ensuring no songs or major plot points are omitted. ForWickedfans,Jonathan Baileyisn’t saying anything they don’t already know. The second half of the musical takes on a much darker tone compared to the first, and it also features some of the show’s most iconic musical numbers, such as “For Good,” “No Good Deed,” and “As Long As You’re Mine.”
Our Take On Wicked 2’s Drastic Tonal Shift
It Helps Set The Second Half Apart
The second half ofWickedfeatures a significant tonal shift, plunging deeper into darker and more complex themes compared to the lighter, more whimsical first act. This evolution not only heightens the stakes, but also highlights the emotional growth of its characters, especially Elphaba and Glinda.
In terms ofWicked: For Good, this shift will help set the sequel apart from its predecessor, offering audiences a slightly different story, but similarly iconic musical numbers. Hopefully, the result will be an unforgettable and exciting conclusion to the adaptation.
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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.
