The year 2024 will bring a long-awaited adjustment Evil on screen with talented actors.
The film is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which was loosely based on Gregory Maguire’s novel. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. This novel, in turn, was based on the central novel by L. Frank Baum The Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation.
That is, the world The Wizard of Oz will return to screens in 2024 with a PG movie iteration Evil will be published on the 27 November.
The Wicked 2024 Movie Cast and Characters
Cynthia Erivo – Elphaba Thropp
The Wicked Witch of the West is one of the classic movie villains, but was she always evil? Evil tells the origin story of the witch, when she was known as Elphaba Thropp.
Elphaba’s journey begins at the infamous Shiz University, where she excels in witchcraft, much to the envy of her enemy/friend Galinda.
Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba in the movie Evil. The actor has won a Tony Award for his role Color Purple on Broadway and was nominated for an Oscar for acting Harriet.
Karis Musongole – Young Elphaba
Although Evil the film mostly sticks to the story of the stage musical, it seems that it may deviate at times as well.
Bad ones the trailer introduces pre-teen Elphaba, played by Karis Musongole (Born on Sunday Silent). This means that the film is meant to expand on Elphaba’s backstory by exploring her much younger years before she was a student at Shiz.
Ariana Grande – Galinda Upland
Pop star and two-time Grammy Award winner Ariana Grande takes on the role of Galinda Upland Evila character made famous by Kristen Chenoweth in the stage version.
Galinda is a witch who becomes Dorothy’s ally, Glinda the Good Witch. The Wizard of Oz. However, she wasn’t always like that and is introduced as a privileged and popular young woman who initially bullies Elphaba.
The Grand can also be seen inside Don’t look up, Sam & Catand Charlie’s Angels.
Michelle Yeoh – Madame Morrible
Oscar winner Everything everywhere Everything at once and Brothers Sun actress Michelle Yeoh turns her talents to Evil in 2024, starring Madame Morrible.
Madame Morrible is the headmaster of Shiz University, who becomes Elphaba’s mentor and friend, at least initially. Yeoh’s vocal talents are heard Evil music track “The Wizard and I”.
Jeff Goldblum – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
When the Grandmaster entered Thor: RagnarokJeff Goldblum plays a different champion Evilstarring the wonderful Wizard of Oz himself.
Let’s stay true to the revelation at the end The Wizard of Ozwizard in Evil is still just a man in a mask, but the truth about his power in his fantasy land is further explored in the movie musical.
Goldblum sings Wizard’s solo “A Sentimental Man”. Evil.
Jonathan Bailey – Fiyero Tigelaar
at the core Evil is a story about friendship, but it is a friendship tested by matters of the heart.
Fiyero Tigelaar is at the heart of the love triangle between Elphaba and Galinda, and Jonathan Bailey steps into the lead role as the Winkie prince who studies at Shiz University.
Bailey has a long career on both stage and screen, with some notable roles as an actor Bridgerton and Travel companionsthe latter of which earned him an Emmy nomination.
Ethan Slater – Boq Woodman
Bad ones the love triangle is actually more of a love square thanks to Boq, the lovable Munchkin boy who has a crush on Galinda. Unfortunately, Galinda does not return Boq’s affections, which turns him into the arms of Nessarose.
Ethan Slater, known for his roles on stage Spams and The musical SpongeBob SquarePantsplays Boqi in the movie Evil movie.
Marissa Bode – Nessarose Thropp
Elphaba has always protected her paralyzed sister Nessarose, but she has to let her go when they start with Shiz and end up in separate dormitories. Nessa and Boq begin a romantic relationship, but it is not without problems.
Nessarose is played by Marissa Bode, who is notably the first wheelchair user to play a paraplegic character. Evil.
Bowen Yang – Pfannee from Phan Hall
Saturday Night Live Actor Bowen Yang appears in the game Evil Pfanneena of Phan Hall, one of Galinda’s men in Shiz. The group led by Galinda is not welcome to Elphaba when they start college.
Bronwyn James – ShenShen
Another of Galinda’s friends at college is ShenShen, played by Bronwyn James, who has appeared in episodes Slow Horses, Lockwood & Co., and Renegade Nell.
Keala Settle – Miss Coddle
Keala Settle stars Evil As Miss Coddle, a new character introduced exclusively in the film. Based on her rank, it can be assumed that Miss Coddle is one of Shiz’s teachers, but that is yet to be confirmed Evil will be released in November.
Keala Settle has been seen on screen The Greatest Showman and has appeared on stage in productions Hairspray and Julia, and Sibling law.
Peter Dinklage – Dr. Dillamond (voice)
Game of Thrones, Avengers: Infinity Warand Brothers star Peter Dinklage is not seen Evil in the film, as his character Dr. Dillamond, an anthropomorphic goat, is being animated for the film.
His vocals are heard throughout the film as the character’s voice and in Doctor Dillamond’s theme song “Something Bad”.
Aaron Teoh – Avaric Tenmeadows
A group character who gets more of a role Evil movie is Avaric Tenmeadows who is Fiyero’s friend.
Avaric is played by Aaron Teoh, who also had a small role in the Disney film Artemis Fowl movie.
Peace Greece – Gilligan
Another new character with no particular counterpart Evil the musical is Gilligan. She is played by Grecia de la Paz, who has had cameo roles Diplomat and Cruella.
Colin Michael Carmichael – Professor Nikidik
The Shizi University staff is completed by Colin Michael Carmichael (Black Mirror, Outlander), Professor Nikidik. In Gregory Maguire’s novel, Nikidik is Dr. Dillamond’s replacement.
Adam James – Galinda’s father
English actor Adam James (We live in time) appears Evil film as Galinda’s father. Galinda’s parents are not seen in the original musical, so it seems that the story digs into the character’s family life in the film.
Alice Fearn – Galinda’s mother
Galinda’s mother also appears, presumably in flashbacks, in the film, played by Alice Fearn. Fearn comes from a musical background and actually played Elphaba in the West End production Evil.
Andy Nyman – Frexspar Thropp
Elphaba and Nessa’s father Frexspar Throp is played by Andy Nyman Evil. Frexspar is specifically the governor of Munchkinland. Nyman has been seen Jungle cruise and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Courtney-Mae Briggs – Melena Thropp
Evil also reveals Elphaba and Nessarose’s mother, Melena Thropp, again suggesting that the film will spend time exploring the character’s life before entering Shiz University.
Courtney-Mae Briggs has an extensive theater background and has been in productions Hamilton, In The Heightsand Back to the Future: The Musical.
Sharon D. Clarke – Midwife (voice)
Stage star Sharon D. Clarke gets a small voice Evil as the voice of the midwife, presumably present in the scenes explaining the circumstances of Elphaba’s birth. Clarke is a Tony Award nominee Caroline or Change.
Dorothy Gale
Dorothy Gale is a name that many people know The Wizard of Oz as the main character who gets swept away from his home in a tornado and ventures through Oz to try to get home.
The character appears in the periphery Evil and probably does the same in the movie. It has not been confirmed who has been cast to play Dorothy.
Cowardly lion
Join Dorothy’s adventures The Wizard of Oz has a cast of characters including the Cowardly Lion.
The lion briefly appears as a cub in the first half of the year Evil and he later made a cameo appearance in the film as an adult, but it is likely that his character was created using the film’s visual effects.
Tina Mies
Tin Man will also make an appearance Evil and he is likely to be played by another of the actors listed above in the film, but revealing his identity would be a spoiler of the film’s plot.
Scarecrow
Let’s complete Dorothy’s group The Wizard of Oz is Scarecrow looking for brains. The Scarecrow’s origins are explored throughout the plot Evil.
Mistress Clutch
Ama Clutch is a character from Maguire’s first series Evil novel, but did not make it into a stage adaptation. He will be Evil film and was known in the novel as Galinda’s butler who becomes her escort in Shiz.
Evil premieres in cinemas on Friday 22 November 2024.
