Jeff Goldblum Joins Cast Of “Wicked”

“Wicked” just got a bit more… well, wicked AMAZING!

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The movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical already has an incredible lineup in Ariana Grande as “Glinda the Good Witch” and Cynthia Erivo as “Elphaba.”

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Ariana has really taken her role as Glinda in stride, because she is waving her wand right and making magic happen!

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Goldblum has joined the cast of “Wicked” as the great and powerful… Wizard.

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Michelle Yeoh has also joined the “Wicked” family as Madame Morrible.

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Morrible is the headmistress of Shiz University, where Glinda and Elphaba first meet.

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Director Jon Chu shared the news on his Instagram Story on December 8th.

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“Michelle Yeoh will be our Madame Morrible in our @wickedmovie!!! I can’t believe it. I am ☠️☠️☠️ This cast!!!,” he wrote.

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Rehearsals for the film began in September and filming began on December 7th.

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