Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Michelle Yeoh Explains Why 'Wicked' is Being Released in Two Parts
Michelle Yeoh, who stars in the upcoming movie 'Wicked', talked about why the movie is split into two parts.
The story, which comes from the musical 'Wicked', is based on a book that tells the story before 'The Wizard of Oz'.
The team decided to make it into two movies to explore all the details.
'Wicked' will star Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, and Jonathan Bailey.
Yeoh is also working on the English version of the Chinese film 'Ne Zha 2'.
Michelle Yeoh discussed the decision to split 'Wicked' into two films.
'Wicked' is an adaptation of the musical, which is based on Gregory Maguire's novel and a prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Universal Pictures and the team decided to spread the story into two movies.
Yeoh spoke about her role in the upcoming English-language version of 'Ne Zha 2'.
'Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, and Jonathan Bailey.
- Who
- Michelle Yeoh, Jon M. Chu, Marc Platt, and the cast of 'Wicked'.
- What
- Michelle Yeoh shared the reason for making the film 'Wicked' into two parts.
- When
- Recently, as she awaits the release of 'Wicked 2'.
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Why
- To explore all the nuances and details of the story from the musical.
- Movie Title
- Wicked
- Starring
- Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey
- Director
- Jon M. Chu
- Producer
- Marc Platt
- Based on
- Musical, Gregory Maguire's prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz'