Broadway Adaptation
Wicked: For Good breaks box office records with $226 million global debut
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Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' soared to $150 million domestically and $76 million internationally for a $226 million global opening weekend, setting multiple records for Broadway adaptations. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, outperformed its predecessor in key markets and earned an 'A' CinemaScore. This success provides a much-needed boost to a struggling box office ahead of the holiday season.
Sadie Sink, known for her role in Stranger Things, and Tina Fey are teaming up to adapt the Broadway play John Proctor is the Villain into a feature film. The project draws from a 73-year-old tragic story and has received a significant production update with the revelation of its director.
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Director Jon M. Chu revealed he withheld the final shot of Wicked: For Good from Universal Pictures executives to prevent its use in marketing. The scene features Glinda whispering to Elphaba, recreating the iconic Broadway poster. Chu noted that stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo improvised the dialogue, which even he does not know.