Wicked: For Good" Film's Poignant Final Scene: A Tribute to the Original Musical's Iconic Image
"Wicked: For Good" is a film that pays homage to the original Broadway musical with numerous references and Easter eggs throughout. The movie's final shot recreates the iconic image from the original Playbill cover, featuring Elphaba and Glinda in a poignant moment after their emotional duet "For Good." In this scene, Elphaba and Glinda are depicted sitting in a field, with Glinda leaning over to whisper something to Elphaba, who is wearing her signature black hat.
Director Jon M. Chu wanted to capture the essence of the iconic poster image and create his own version of it in the film. The intimate moment between Elphaba and Glinda adds depth to their relationship and leaves viewers wondering about the significance of their whispered conversation. Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, and Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda, shared a private moment on screen that adds to the emotional impact of the film.
The secrecy surrounding the whispered conversation adds to the intrigue of the scene. Erivo and Grande have kept the content of their conversation confidential, adding to the mystery and intimacy of the moment. Director Jon M. Chu, the only one privy to the conversation, has chosen to keep the details confidential, further heightening the intrigue surrounding the scene.
"Wicked: For Good" captures the essence of the original musical while adding new layers of depth and emotion to the story. The final shot of Elphaba and Glinda in a quiet moment together pays tribute to the iconic imagery associated with "Wicked" and leaves audiences with a sense of wonder and curiosity about the characters' unspoken words.