The big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked has been gestating for a while now. Thankfully, the past few years have seen the big-screen production make some serious progress, with Crazy Rich Asians’ John M. Chu being tapped to direct. The film also found its two leads in Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play Elphaba and Glinda, respectively. Since their castings, fans have been anxious to get a peek at the two in their witchy roles. Well, the day has finally arrived, as both actresses shared the first official looks at their iconic characters in the Wizard of Oz prequel.
The stars shared the images to their respective Instagram accounts and, while these are only slight teases, they should be more than enough to get fans hyped. Cynthia Erivo’s pic shows her draped in the iconic black costume – complete with the hat and broomstick. And if you look closely, you can also get a gander of the green skin that the talented actress is rocking for the role. Check it out below:
