Michelle Yeoh and Ariana Grande on the set ofWicked(2024).Photo: Splash News Online
Madame Morrible will see you now!
Michelle Yeohwas spotted on the set ofWickedWednesday in character for the first time, dressed in a green gown with intricate black-and-gold detailing and long green gloves as the headmistress of Crage Hall at Shiz University — the school where Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) first meet as teens.
For her part, the"Problem"singer wore a glamorous gown fitting for her Good Witch of the North character, complete with flowery sleeves and glitter detailing.
One photo showed Grande crouched at Yeoh’s feet, while another appeared to be of her singing as she had her arms stretched wide, crown and wand on full stunning display.
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Ariana Grande on the set ofWicked(2024).Splash News Online
Varietyreported the news of Yeoh’s casting in the Jon M. Chu–directed musical adaptation back in December. Her character Madame Morrible teaches Elphaba how to use her magical powers.
The project in theupcoming two-part musical adaptationreunites the recentOscarwinner with director Chu, 43, with whom she previously worked on 2018’sCrazy Rich Asians.
Erivo, 36, and Grande werecast as the leadsElphaba and Glinda, respectively, in November 2021.
Other members of the star-studded cast includeBridgertonstarJonathan Baileyas Fiyero, the main love interest in the musical,Ethan Slateras Boq, andJeff Goldblumas the Wizard.
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As for Yeoh’s role, it won’t mark her first time singing but will be the first time she does so for a film. She toldVarietyin February she was working with a vocal coach. Despite her pipes preparation, theEverything Everywhere All at Onceactress still had one big fear when approaching the project.
“I went in thinking this is going to be so scary — they’re going to recast me when they hear me,” Yeoh admitted. “But I am having so much fun!”
Wicked Part 1isscheduled to hit theaterson Dec. 25, 2024, with thesequel expected to release exactly one year later.
source: people.com
