By: Davyn Horton
All roads lead to Oz and the Wizard.
The social media embargo for “Wicked For Good” is no more. With that, the first reactions show that the conclusion of this story is about to be an emotional rollercoaster. All of that being said, the stage is set for “Wicked For Good” to be something emotional, inspirational, and truly special.
“Wicked For Good” Social Media Embargo Lifted
To summarize, the social media embargo for “Wicked For Good” is no more. With that, the first reactions from that has been overwhelmingly positive. For example, a post from Destiny Jackson from Deadline reads that the film is: “an epic and heartbreakingly tender conclusion to one of the most dynamic friendships in pop culture history.” In addition, Jazz Tangcay from Variety writes: “Cynthia Erivo is magnificent, but get ready for Ariana Grande as she takes this performance to the next level and is a tour de force.” Finally, Chris Murphy from Vanity Fair writes: “Cynthia and Ari take their performances to the next level with jaw-dropping performances. The film fully sticks the landing.”
In short, the reactions are clear. “Wicked For Good” is an emotionally and sensational conclusion to the story of this Broadway adaptation. According to the reactions, it takes the source material and elevates it to new heights. With that, there is just a couple of weeks to go until the film’s premiere. The party is just getting started.
In The Endgame Now
“Wicked For Good” stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. Colman Domingo will guest star as the Cowardly Lion, as first reported last week. Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, the film, distributed by Universal Pictures, will release worldwide November 21. This will follow select premieres in specific cities around the world, including London, Paris, and New York City.