'Wicked Witch' Expands Lineup, Jeff Goldblum Talks Starring


1905 Movie Network News A few days ago, Universal's hit musical adaptation of the movie "The Wicked Witch" once again exposed the news of actor selection. Jeff Goldblum is reportedly in talks to join the film, and if all goes well, he will play the wizard of Oz.


Other roles include Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Efiba, and Jonathan Bailey as Prince Fierro. The director Zhu Haowei, who once directed "Dance Out of My Life", will pick up the guide tube and direct the film. The Wicked Witch is a creative deconstruction and retelling of the well-known "Wizard of Oz" story. The play began in 1996, when composer Stephen Schwartz heard about the novel from a friend. And "Wicked Witch" author Gregory Maguire set his novel on the "Wizard of Oz" and wrote it from the perspective of the bad witch of the West. This kind of story was loved by Stephen Schwartz, who had always liked to write old stories with a new twist, and immediately adapted it into a stage play.


The story of the play takes place between two witches, Evba, who is emerald green and is excluded by others; and Glinda, who is charming and lovable and has lofty aspirations. After that, they formed a deep and unspeakable friendship, and gained their own experience and growth. Film director Zhu Haowei started his career in musicals. In his early years, he has filmed the "Dancing My Life" series, "Extraordinary Dance Company" and "Faith in Justin Bieber" and other films. He is not knowledgeable in musicals.