Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Jeff Goldblum Reflects on Transformative Role as The Wizard in 'Wicked: For Good'
Imagine a magician who was a bit of a trickster and loved being admired.
He went to a magical land called Oz and pretended to have real powers, which made people like him a lot.
He got so used to pretending that he started believing his own tricks.
He even let bad things happen to talking animals to keep his power.
But deep down, he wanted to do good.
When a good witch named Elphaba tries to expose his secrets, he starts to question everything.
Playing this character made the actor, Jeff Goldblum, feel like a better person because he learned about making a world that is fair for everyone.
The movie he is in is called 'Wicked: For Good' and it’s about what happens when his illusions start to fall apart.
Jeff Goldblum discussed his role as The Wizard in the upcoming film 'Wicked: For Good'.
Goldblum described The Wizard as a showman and trickster who used cleverness to gain influence in Oz.
The Wizard's authority, initially built on illusion, later relied on fear, particularly towards scapegoated Animals.
Goldblum stated that playing The Wizard was transformative, influencing him to believe in building a world that works for everyone.
'Wicked: For Good' is scheduled for release on November 21 and explores the unraveling of The Wizard's illusions.
- Who
- Jeff Goldblum, an actor
- What
- Reflected on his role as The Wizard, describing it as transformative and discussing the character's motivations and flaws.
- When
- Ahead of the release of 'Wicked: For Good'
- Where
- Oz
- Why
- To provide insight into his character and the themes of the upcoming film.
- Actor
- Jeff Goldblum
- Character
- The Wizard
- Upcoming Film
- Wicked: For Good
- Film Release Date
- November 21
- Goldblum's Age
- 73