Moviegoers across the globe are unbelievably excited about the upcoming Wicked films, based on the smash hit Broadway musical of the same name. Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, the famed "Wicked Witch of the West," and global pop sensation Ariana Grande costars as Galinda, later known as "Glinda the Good Witch." Audiences are buzzing about these two powerhouse performers, Crazy Rich Asians directorJon Chu’s vision, and the wider principal cast, which includes the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and Peter Dinklage.
These movies have been so highly anticipated for such a long time, and now we're finally getting the first part of the film on November 22, 2024. Meanwhile, Wicked: Part Two will be out in November 2025. As we get hyped for the first movie and wait eagerly for the second film to drop, now seems like the perfect time to dive into the audiobooks where it all began: Gregory Maguire's Wicked Years book series. Want to learn more about Elphaba's story and the wider world of Oz? You'll have to check these out.
