Michelle Yeoh has joined Universal’s two-part film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical Wicked, Deadline can confirm
) has joined Universal’s two-part film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical
, Deadline can confirm. She’s set to star alongside previously announced cast members including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldbum, Jonathan Bailey and Ethan Slater.is based on Gregory Maguire’s bestselling novel of the same name — itself based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, which was previously adapted into MGM’s classic 1939 film of the same name.
Yeoh will play Madame Morrible — a cohort of The Wizard who serves as headmistress of Crage Hall at Shiz University. Jon M. Chu is directing both film installments set for release on December 25, 2024 and December 25, 2025, from a script by the stage show’s book writer Winne Holzman and composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Marc Platt is producing through his Universal-based Marc Platt Productions, alongside David Stone, with Senior Executive Vice President of Production Erik Baiers and Vice President of Production Development Lexi Barta overseeing the project on behalf of the studio.
Yeoh is a BAFTA Award nominee who has recently starred in films including A24’s highest-grossing titleShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
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