wickedwhich bills itself as The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, serves as a prequel to it The Wonderful Wizard of OzThe 1900 novel by L. Frank Baum on which the classic 1939 movie is based. Still, fans of the Broadway musical-turned-movie are wondering exactly where, The Wizard of OzIts timeline wicked Directed by John M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians). wicked A duology of films centered on Elphaba Throop (Cynthia Erivo), the green-skinned witch who would become the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) and Glinda the Good (Ariana Grande).
Many spin-offs, adaptations, and take Oz there, Keeping it up can be a challenge The Wizard of OzIts timeline is straightforward. Actually, even the first wicked The movie, which chronicles Elphaba and Glinda’s university days, unfolds in a very different Oz from the one chronicled in Seconds. evil’two parts. Nevertheless, one The best part of it wickedIts Broadway musical — and Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel — That Way wicked Many features The Wizard of Oz Easter eggs, references and in-jokes. Knowing Oz’s timeline makes these nods even better.
The story of Wicked takes place many years before the Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz prequel serves as an origin story for the witches
Despite being an original story, wicked It’s not exactly a conventional prequel, which makes it hard to tell how many years ago The Wizard of Oz The story is set. Maguire’s novel is a revisionist take on Baum’s source material, so something The Wizard of Ozits lettersGeography, and history intact, do not have a very precise timeline of events. in wicked novel, The sorcerer remained in power for nearly 40 years before he relinquished his omnipotent powers in the Emerald City In his trusty hot air balloon. Like the musical, the movie will follow this track.
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The movie probably unfolds a decade or so before Dorothy lands in Oz.
During the Oz Wizard’s tenure, the Emerald City was renovated and the iconic Yellow Brick Road was completed, but there were challenges. Social unrest takes over, especially in Munchkinland, thanks to the Great Draft. That unrest led to the (literal) scapegoating of others, with anti-animal laws enacted across the country during Elphaba’s time at Schiz University. from Elphaba was probably about 18 years old when she joined ShigeAnd then a bit of hiding when he combines his powers, the first wicked movie Probably unfolded a decade or so before Dorothy landed in Oz.
How does evil affect the Wizard of Oz timeline?
Wicked Dorothy also enriches the Wizard of Oz story
In addition to showing how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West, wicked Get into the political and social issues that Oz looked like The Wizard of Oz – or at least that’s how Maguire envisioned it. wicked Establishes a lasting friendship between Glinda and Elphaba; You’re introduced to Elphaba’s sister, Nessrose, whose fate is to be crushed by an airborne house; And even provides insight into how wickedThe cast of charactersCharacters are known and loved, including the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion The Wizard of Oz.
most notably, wicked A wizard doesn’t shy away from showing his true colors. He is a scam artist on both counts though wicked And The Wizard of OzHe is portrayed as a bit more bombastic and unknown in the original story. wicked The wizard shows a more sinister sideHer questionable actions are both more deliberate and malicious, especially where Elphaba’s reputation is concerned. Although wickedIt may not be an exact replica of Oz Baum, there’s no denying that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande wicked Enriches the existing story.