Amazingly, Filmed Evidence Emerges of Melodious Tunes in Wicked
Many people are likely aware that "Wicked" is a renowned musical. Its immense success and continuous global performances make it a staple in the music scene. However, when viewers caught a glimpse of Jon M. Chu and Universal's plan for the movie adaptation, it felt like a well-guarded secret.
The secrecy began with the Super Bowl advertisement nine months back and continued with the lack of singing footage in the past few months. While the popular songs from the show were played over the footage, the fact that Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the rest of the cast sang live in the movie was kept under wraps.
But the secret is out now. The movie adaptation of "Wicked" is set to release on November 22, and a new featurette finally confirms that yes, it's a musical and there is indeed singing. They even filmed the singing live on set. You can check out the video below.
The singing in "Wicked" is not only present, but it looks promising. Even if you're not well-versed in the show, classics like "Popular" and "Defying Gravity" have the power to send chills down your spine. Seeing them performed in a full-scale theater with all the visual effects and sound should be a treat.
Universal might have withheld the singing aspect for a few reasons. The earliest trailer timed to the Super Bowl might have been too soon to show anything ready. After that, it seemed like an intentional strategy to captivate viewers with the vibrant visuals and the connection to "The Wizard of Oz", and then surprise them with the live singing towards the end. The anticipation adds to the experience for fans who may not have thought the singing was excluded, but was merely held back for a special reveal.
However, one significant element of "Wicked" is still being kept under wraps. While the movie is titled "Wicked", it is actually the first part of a two-part series with the second part set to release next year. Keeping this a secret is another strategic decision to fill seats as the "Part One" tag might deter some moviegoers.
With the first part of "Wicked" releasing in less than a month, the singing has been revealed, and we can expect more teasers in the coming weeks.
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