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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
J. Alas

Wicked's Biggest Question Returns: Is The Glinda–Elphaba Love Story Real? Author Weighs In

As Wicked’s second film reignites debate, author Gregory Maguire explains why the Glinda–Elphaba relationship was written to remain open to interpretation. (Credit: Universal Pictures/Screengrab from YouTube video 'Wicked - Official Trailer')

As the second instalment of the film series hits the big screen, Wicked's biggest question has returned with new force as viewers once again ask whether the Glinda–Elphaba love story is real. Now, the author behind the tale has gone on record to address the long-standing speculation.

Audiences leaving cinemas after watching the instalments of the two-part Wicked film have found themselves debating more than the plot's unanswered threads. Among the most persistent points of conversation is the tension between Glinda and Elphaba, and whether their relationship holds deeper meaning beyond friendship.

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