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Cynthia Erivo in “Wicked” and other actors who completely transformed for their roles
Story
Elphaba, a young girl misunderstood because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz After an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. The Wicked Witch’s name, Elphaba, comes from the phonetic pronunciation of the initials of the original Wizard of Oz, L.
Elphaba: I’m not afraid
Frank Baum, L-F-B, which became “Elphaba.” Glinda: Don’t be afraid. The wizard should be afraid of me.
Only seen in one of the trailers
The Universal Pictures logo features the globe in pink (for Glinda) and the company name in green (for Elphaba). The background of the galaxy nebula is gray-black.
Clarke and Jenna Boyd
Featured in AniMat’s wacky cartoon cast: Chip and Chap: A New Legacy (2022). No One Mourns the WickedWritten by Stephen SchwartzStarring Ariana Grande, Andy Nyman, Courtney Mae-Briggs, Jeff Goldblum, Sharon D.