18 November 2024
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked
In celebration of one of the cinematic events of the year, international superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead an all-star cast in a journey through a dazzling new vision of Oz, created for Universal Pictures’ Wicked, in South African cinemas on Friday, 22 November, and Showmax next year.
As they unveil some of the most spectacular sets ever created for film, Wicked stars Erivo and Grande are joined by Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey and more to host this thrilling behind-the-scenes special, sharing their personal memories, intimate video diaries and secrets of the making of Wicked, culminating in the debut of a world-exclusive scene from the film.
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