Wicked 2's Title Change Explained By Director Jon M. Chu: "Nobody Wants That"
Wicked director Jon M. Chu explained why the title of the upcoming sequel was changed. After the praise the firstmovie has received, anticipation is high for the upcoming Wicked: For Good. The sequel was originally simply titled Wicked: Part Two before the change. The follow-up will pick up not long after the ending of Wicked, and will once again star Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butera, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. However, the reaction to the title change has been mixed, with some people not finding the appeal of the "For Good" part.
In an interview with Variety, Chu revealed that the subtitle "For Good" was always written in the script for the second Wicked movie. Therefore, the director explained that he and the producers had to decide whether they wanted the sequel to be called Wicked: Part Two. Ultimately, they decided to change the title. Chu believes that Wicked: For Good is a much better title, especially since it refers to the penultimate song that Elphaba and Glinda sing in the Broadway musical. Read Chu's full comments below:
Who wants a movie called Wicked: Part Two? On the script, it always said, "For Good," and so it was just a point of like, "Do we really want to call this Part Two?" And nobody wants that.
I mean, that’s the destination. "For Good," we know, is like, "Where are we going with this movie?" Let’s finish this thing.
What Jon M. Chu's Comments Mean For Wicked: For Good
Elphaba & Glinda Will Sing "For Good" In Wicked 2
In addition to Wicked songs like "Popular" and "Defying Gravity," which were already featured in the first movie, "For Good" is one of the most loved songs from the musical. Therefore, it was extremely exciting when it was revealed that the sequel would be retitled to Wicked: For Good. Firstly, the new subtitle is more unique than the movie simply being called Wicked: Part Two. Secondly, the new title confirms that Elphaba and Glinda will sing the popular song in the upcoming sequel.
The relationship between Elphaba and Glinda was one of the best parts of the first Wicked movie.
"For Good" is one of the most meaningful songs in the Broadwaymusical, as it gives Elphaba and Glinda a chance to reflect on their relationship. The relationship between Elphaba and Glinda was one of the best parts of the first adaptedmovie. However, after the ending of Wicked, Elphaba and Glinda are separated and will likely spend much of the sequel apart. Therefore, it will be great to see them come together again near the end of Wicked 2 to sing "For Good."
Our Take On Jon M. Chu's Comments About Wicked 2's New Title
Wicked: For Good Is A Better Title Than Wicked: Part Two
Chu's recent comments prove that he knows exactly what fans are most excited to see in the sequel. He acknowledges that the secondmovie is building towards the "For Good" musical number. Also, the new title will ensure that the "For Good" musical number will stand out even more in the film, as all audience members will immediately think of the title. Therefore, the upcoming sequel being retitled to Wicked: For Good was a great decision.
Source: Variety
Wicked
- Release Date
- November 22, 2024
- Runtime
- 160 Minutes
- Director
- Jon M. Chu
- Writers
- Gregory Maguire, Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, L. Frank Baum
Cast
Cynthia ErivoElphaba Thropp
Glinda Upland
Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
- Main Genre
- Musical
- Studio(s)
- Marc Platt Productions
- Distributor(s)
- Universal Pictures
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