Wicked: Elphaba & Galinda’s Friendship Highlighted In Art Before It Dissolves

Wicked art shows the movie versions of Elphaba and Galinda being friends, prior to their bond dissolving as it is destined to do. Based on the novel-turned-Broadway musical of the same name, The Wizard of Oz prequel explores the background of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good at Shiz University. The story will be told over the course of two film adaptations, the first of which arrives later this year.

Now, arttdrade and agbdailyupdates have posted fan art of Elphaba and Galinda as friends, featuring versions of the characters from the upcoming Wicked movie.

The image shows Galinda putting a flower in Elphaba’s hair, highlighting their friendship with one another. There is a level of bittersweet feeling to the image, knowing the two will not be friends by the time their story is over.

Everything To Expect From The Wicked Movie Adaptation

The Wicked movie trailer reveals many important aspects from the Broadway show, teasing the musical number “Defying Gravity” as well as other details from the play. With a focus on the friendship between its two leads, the movie promises to be a faithful adaptation that digs deep into what influences their eventual split. It seems it will also be exploring more of The Wizard of Oz‘s world, with Dorothy and her companions making an appearance.

Beyond Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Galinda, the cast for the movie includes standout stars in key roles. This includes Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jonathan Bailey as Prince Fiyero Tigelaar, Ethan Slater as the Munchkin Boq, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz. Given the level of talent behind the movie, it’s promising to be an engaging theatrical experience.

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Since the movie is just the first part of a two-film adaptation, it won’t be telling the whole story right from the start. However, it’s clear that Elphaba and Galinda’s friendship will be well-established in the first part, before breaking down as the story progresses. This piece of fan art helps exhibit the extent of the duo’s friendship, reflecting what the first film will no doubt be heavily focused on.