Depraved 3 May Be within the Works
Depraved, the favored stage musical created by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, first premiered in 2003. Loosely impressed by Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, the story affords a brand new perspective on L. Frank Baum’s traditional 1900 e-book, The Great Wizard of Oz, which was famously tailored into the 1939 movie starring Judy Garland.
Now, director Jon M. Chu and Common Footage have introduced Depraved to the massive display screen, turning it into a movie franchise. The primary film was launched final 12 months, and this week noticed the debut of Depraved: For Good, that includes Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprising their roles as Elphaba Thropp and Glinda Upland. Holzman co-wrote the screenplay for the movie alongside Dana Fox, whereas Schwartz continues to function composer, lyricist, and govt producer.
In an interview with The Ankler, Schwartz revealed that he and Holzman are already engaged on a brand new venture set throughout the Oz universe. “What I can share with out giving an excessive amount of away is that Winnie Holzman and I are at present exploring concepts that aren’t a direct sequel to Depraved,” Schwartz defined. “Whereas the story of Glinda and Elphaba feels full, there are different points of the Oz world that could possibly be explored.” He added, “Gregory Maguire has written a number of different books about Oz, and Winnie and I are discussing an concept that’s not a sequel, however extra of an adjunct—one thing that enhances the prevailing story.”
Particulars about this new venture stay scarce, because it seems to nonetheless be in early improvement.
Depraved: For Good is now taking part in in theaters throughout america. The forged contains Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, Jeff Goldblum because the Wizard of Oz, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp, Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman, and Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible.
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