Making movie adaptations of popular Broadway shows is nothing new.
The downside: Some stage shows just don’t translate well into film.
There’s a magic to live performances that’s almost impossible to duplicate through a movie.
As for the giant hairball that was “Cats” enough said.
It was also the vehicle that sent the careers of Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth into the stratosphere.
But the real shocker is that the “Wicked” adaptation will be not one movie, buttwo.
But the revelation that the movie is becoming a two-parter took everyone by surprise.
“Wicked” director John Chuposted a statement on Twitterexplaining the unexpected decision.
The double feature will be released in time for Christmas 2024 and 2025.
Twitter followers aren’t all on board with this concept.
“Aight this Wicked 2 part film choice is baffling,“wroteone.
“Are they just gonna stop part 1 at [the song] Defying Gravity?
Are they gonna drag out Act 2 for a second film?”
Another naysayercalled it"another Broadway musical that is going to be ruined by a movie.”
Only time will tell how it all pans out.
