Wicked 2 is compared to Godfather 2 in first reaction

The first reaction to Wicked: Parte 2 came in a long interview with the director Jobs Men no Deadline. Veteran journalist Baz Bamigboye received permission from the studio to quickly comment on what he thought of the film, and made a bold comparison, placing the musical alongside The Godfather Part 2.

“Chu and his artists brought (the first Wicked) to life. They did even more for Wicked: Part 2. That’s how I felt when I saw The Godfather: Part II. This was also a masterpiece,” says the columnist, clearly excited.

All about Wicked

Directed by Jobs Men (Filthy Rich, In The Heights), Wicked e Wicked Parte 2 adapt the highly acclaimed musical for film with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and libretto by Winnie Holzman which, in turn, is an adaptation of the book of the same name Gregory Maguire, a story that shows the life of Glinda, the good witch, and the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba Throbb, before Dorory’s arrival in the Kingdom of Oz.

In feature films, the two are played, respectively, by Ariana Grande e Cynthia Erivo. The two were nominated for an Oscar for the first film, which premiered in November 2024 and is now available for streaming. The cast also has Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang e Bronwyn James.

In the plot, Elphaba and Glinda meet at school and, despite their differences, develop a powerful friendship that is challenged when the mysterious Wizard of Oz invites them both to the Emerald City and reveals the secrets of that kingdom.

The musical had versions in several countries, including several productions in Brazil, usually starring actresses Fabi Bang and Myra Ruiz.

Wicked: Parte 2 premieres in Brazil on November 20th.