Ethan Slater's journey to landing a role in the big screen adaptation of 'Wicked' had a touch of magic to it. Slater, who plays the character Boq, found himself in a serendipitous situation when he was asked to audition for the role while portraying actor Christopher Fitzgerald's identical twin in a table read for a musical. Fitzgerald originated the role of Boq on Broadway, and Slater, not wanting to jinx his chances, kept his audition a secret from Fitzgerald.
After securing the role, Slater aimed to pay homage to Fitzgerald's portrayal of Boq while infusing his own interpretation. Fitzgerald praised Slater's performance, commending his blend of soulfulness and humor in the role.
