There's nothing but an empty set behind the wizard's curtain on the set of 'Wicked' ... looking more like a ghost town as the SAG-AFTRA strike begins.
FYI, this movie has been brewin' since first announced back in 2016 -- obviously COVID was a big setback, but things were finally moving smoothly for the blockbuster before the strike.
HBO's"House of the Dragon" is also a project that's shooting overseas, but while that production's still going forward, don't think that makes the stars a bunch of scabs. For those unaware, the actors in the 'GoT' prequel operate under the UK's local union, Equity -- which has strict rules against striking in solidarity with other unions like SAG-AFTRA.
"Wicked" is slated to come out next November ... but who knows if the team will be able to defy the gravity of the strike in time for its release.
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