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40 Things We Learned About ‘Wicked’ From Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s Commentary: Easter Eggs, Deleted Scenes and More
'Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande and director Jon M. Chu revealed behind-the-scenes stories in their commentary tracks.
Although scores of stories have been written about “Wicked: Part 1” — including Variety’s recent cover featuring Chu, Erivo and Grande — there are still easter eggs, improvised lines, and generally delightful behind-the-scenes tidbits that are revealed in the combined 5 hours and 20 minutes of commentary about making the musical movie. Original Glinda and Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, returned to Oz for a special cameo, while lead choreographer Christopher Scott steps in as an Emerald City attendant, spotted right after Erivo and Grande exit the train. Other familiar faces pop up throughout the film, including “Wicked’s” original composer Stephen Schwartz, book writer Winnie Holzman and former West End Elphaba Alice Fearn, who takes on the role of Glinda’s mother.
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