Prepare to defy gravity as today, Moments Worth Paying For presents an exclusive message for UK and Irish audiences from Elphaba and Glinda ahead of the release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked, arriving in U.K. and Irish cinemas on November 22nd, 2024.
In exclusive and brand-new content, film stars Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Glinda) share their excitement about bringing the Land of Oz to the big screen and tell audiences why they should experience the magic and wonder of Wicked in their local cinemas.
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Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship.Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
