Weve reached the end of another long week.
But before we clock out for the weekend, were giving props where theyre due.
Heres to ourWinners of the Week.
If youll allow me, Id like to to nerd out for just a second about the history oftheWickedmovie.
A movie was announcedin 2010.
Yeah…it doesnt take a decade to shoot a movie musical (unlessyoure Richard Linklater).
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Galinda
Cut toAriana Grandeand Cynthia Erivo being announced as the leads.
But I remained hesitant to get my hopes up.
YES, TWO MOVIES.
WHICH NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW, BUTTHERE IS GOING TO BE A PART TWO NEXT YEAR.
…until literally this week.
What is this feeling?They finally got it!
The right hook: Its for nerds.
For Gleeks in recovery.
Theater kids past and present.
Theres finally anelement of fun.
No moreseriousnessand crying;it was enough.
The dollshave a porn site on the packaginghaha!
Jon M. Chu recalls missing the premiere ofWickedbecause his wife was giving birth.
The castis being human, and the fans are eating it up.
Just watch the reaction to Jonathan Bailey giving one a kiss on the cheek.
Its a better explanation of who Fiyero is than any interview or character poster could ever hope to capture.
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Ethan Slatersaccepting a friendship braceletmakes him babygirl.
And the key is,eleka namen namen…friendship.
But the best news?Apparently the movie is really good.Let us rejoicify.
Laaaaa laaaaa la la la laaaaa.
