“Wicked"has officially taken over all of our brains.
Before they became the witches of Oz, the pair were unlikely friends at school.
Let’s dive a little deeper into all of the things only adults notice about “Wicked.”
Then, there are the character Easter eggs.
As one writer noted for theDaily Beast, the movie “leans fully into its queerness.”
Even Ariana Grande admitted that her character may be a little queer.
“You never know.
Give it a little more time.
I mean, it is just a true love, and I think that transcends sexuality.
It’s just kind of a deep safety within each other.
And that’s why they probably ship it.”
Meanwhile, Erivo concurred, calling their relationship “true love.”
As many fans have noted, the premise could be compared to politics in America today.
Even director Jon M. Chu has noted the similarities.
In fact, many young viewers might miss out on just how dark her backstory really is.
Chances are, this little hook-up scene will go over most young kids' heads.
In the second act of the show, it turns out that the mysterious stranger was the Wizard himself.
Throughout the film, there are a few subtle hints of his true identity.
However, in the film, the Ozdust is transformed into a “scandalocious” underground club.
He went on to explain that this version is closer to what is described in Gregory Maguire’s novel.
“We definitely wanted the underbelly of Oz,” Chu said.
“It’s a place where animals all get to hang out, and there’s an animal band.
It’s not prom.
I always found that difficult to understand, like, ‘Wait, is this dance sanctioned by the school?
Then why is that rebellious?’
In our version, Fiyero is sneaking them out of school to break the rules.”
Because, let’s face it, thisthe “Wicked” castis … a little old.
The film follows Elphaba and Glinda in their university days.
I love Jonathan Bailey, but my god, he should be the Wizard of Oz.”
Of course, “Wicked” is following in a proud movie musical tradition.
After all, many of the best classic musicals featured some rather mature cast members.
Who can forget the high school in “Grease” that was filled with 30-somethings?
Why is everything drab in f***ing Oz?"
“I mean, there’s color all over it,” he toldThe Globe and Mail.
“I want to feel the dirt.
I want to feel the wear and tear of it.
And that means it’s not plastic.”
It’s high time, too.
“I didn’t want to erase everything about myself.”
Bode’s casting lends a new layer to the character.
Viewers may see her story from a new perspective.
The film draws attention to the way Nessarose is often infantilized by those around her.
Elphaba is portrayed as the only person to recognize Nessarose’s desire for independence.
The writer’s experience will be one that many adult “Wicked” fans can relate to.
But older fans may find themselves second guessing whether this timeline actually makes sense.
Many grown-up viewers may find it hard to accept this bizarrely quick timeline.
Things will, undoubtedly, only get more confusing in “Part Two.”
Luckily, most kids probably won’t be too bothered by it.
Only grown-up fans of the film will fully grasp the emotional complexity of this thorny love triangle.
Only adults will know the complicated pangs of feeling unrequited love for your best friend’s partner.
“None of these relationships are bad, toxic, or even ill-advised,” wrote one fan forCosmopolitan.
“Ultimately, why make Fiyero, or Elphaba or Glinda for that matter, take sides?
They would be an iconic throuple.”
