Michelle Yeoh to Play Madame Morrible in 'Wicked' Films

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Madame Morrible, the principal of the school where Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) are students, will be portrayed by Michelle Yeoh.

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She joins Jeff Goldblum, who has been confirmed to play the Wizard, and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero

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Ethan Slater, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as the lead in SpongeBob SquarePants

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The Musical, has been cast as Boq, a fellow student and potential romantic interest at the school.

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Yeoh joins the film on the heels of the success of Everything Everywhere All at Once, a leading contender for awards this year.

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Jon M. Chu is the director. The principal photography for Wicked is scheduled to begin in January, with the two-part film being shot simultaneously.

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The first Universal Pictures film is scheduled for release on December 25, 2024, followed by the second the following holiday season.

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