'Wicked' Movie Adaptation Getting Closer and Closer

This has been slowly moving forward for some time, and I don't know why it didn't progress more aggressively, but Deadline says that Wicked is finally getting on track as a big screen musical. We reported something about it a couple years ago, but nothing happened at that point, but this might be the light at the end of the tunnel. Universal will make the movie, and that's good news for the long-struggling studio, because this thing will make plenty of worldwide bank. What if it's not good? No worries: Look at Mamma Mia!, after all. The speculation is that the recent success of Alice in Wonderland is responsible for Wicked being a strong consideration again, and with all the other Wizard of Oz movies slated to come out in the next couple years, here's one that's as close to a sure thing as it gets. Speaking of Mamma Mia! and sure things, the studio is working on that sequel and a couple other musicals, too, so Wicked is an important part of those plans. Here are the directors who have already been interviewed for the job or have at least expressed interest: J.J. Abrams, Ryan Murphy from Glee, James Mangold, and Rob Marshall. Obviously, Marshall and Murphy have the right kind of experience. If I had to guess, I'd pick Marshall. But Mangold is an intriguing prospect, though would he outshine J.J. Abrams? That is, obviously, the the most eye-popping name on the list. I doubt that would happen because J.J. would probably prefer co-producing through Bad Robot, and that may not be an option. The musical is still big business on Broadway and on tour and as Deadline notes, it shows no immediate signs of slowing down. That's another reason the movie wasn't a big priority until now, as all of Hollywood tries to cash in on familiar stories.

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[wicked witch of tampa]

i am a huge theater fan and have read the book.wicked is ispirational and sadly i have not been able to see the musical yet but that will come and hopefullly very soon all thought i want to the musical before i see the move.i wouldnt be diapointed if wicked came out sometime soon.its time for green to hit the screen once and for all ;}.

[wicked witch of tampa]

i am a huge theater and wicked fan. i have read the boook yet seen the musical all though i would like to see the musical before i seethe movie i wouldnt mind if the movie came out soon.wicked is one of the best books i have ever read i give all the praise toits depth defing author gregory maguire who did a extremly good job.if your a fan of the play and havent read the book its a must but if you are a fan of the play and book you have to check out the sequeal son of a witch it is the tale of elphaba's son after dorthy has killed his mother. it is about time green got to hit the screen