WICKED (2024) Dir. Jon M. Chu

Okay, but hear me out - In the movie, the sequence of the scenes where Elphaba learns about the horrific treatment of Animals and then meets Fiyero is soooo important. This transition between the two scenes highlights an emotional turning point for Elphaba. Dr. Dillamond's revelations intensify her awareness of injustice, leaving her searching for a way to act. Enter Fiyero, who not only contrasts the bleakness of the previous scene with his carefree presence but also will ultimately influence Elphaba's growth. As we know, eventually Fiyero is a foil to encourage Elphaba to transform her ideals into action, giving her the courage to make her voice heard. The scene order underscores how pivotal Fiyero's presence is in shaping Elphaba's journey from bystander to the unlimited badass she becomes later on. And Jonathan Bailey's version of Fiyero is much softer and is given a lot more space to be kind than stage!Fiyero, and I just really love how that, in contrast to the cruelty described in the previous scene just highlights the differences but also ties them together for Elphaba's story.

Feature Commentary with Ariana Grande

What I love so much about this song, No One Mourns the Wicked, is how hard it is for Glinda to be there saying these things to these people and celebrating and rejoicifying with them when she's grieving her friend in real time. She's obviously having to do a hard thing here by celebrating what she's singing about while the lyrics are also her trying to spoon feed them the idea that wickedness happened to her. Give her a chance. Even though she's there doing this thing she knows she's supposed to do, rejoicify with them and celebrate this news, the lyrics...she's actually still fighting for her friend, for them to understand. She's giving them a chance. She's holding out a hand saying, but give her a chance...She's actually asking them to humanize her. It kind of is an impossible position to be in for her at this moment...This was really hard to look at. This was not a fun moment to film...Grief can feel different, and it can show up in many different ways. Sometimes it's really emotional. Sometimes it makes you angry. Sometimes it makes you feel numb. But either way, setting your best friend on fire...not good. Not preferred.

WICKED (2024) dir. Jon M. Chu

Is'khathi sifikile Is'khathi busa iyo Is'khathi sifikile Busa lomhlaba ♫

JONATHAN BAILEY as Fiyero in Wicked: Part One (2024)

Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar in Wicked (Part One)

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Kiss Me too fiercely, Hold me too tight, I need help believing You’re with me tonight My wildest dreamings could not foresee Lying beside you with You wanting me, and Just for this moment As long as you’re mine I’ve lost all resistance And crossed some borderline And if it turns out, it’s over too fast I’ll make every last moment last, As long as you’re mine.

Elphaba's Shiz uniform

"Poppies are my favorite." "Mine too."

WICKED (2024) dir. Jon M. Chu