Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Who Will Play Dorothy in Wicked: For Good? Fans Speculate

The first trailer for Wicked's hotly-anticipated sequel has sent fans into a frenzy after reveals new songs, a wedding, and the first glimpse of Dorothy

WICKED: FOR GOOD - THE JAW-DROPPING SEQUEL TRAILER LEAVES FANS BREATHLESS!

Get ready, witches and wizards, for the most anticipated movie event of the year is just around the corner! The first trailer for Wicked: For Good has sent fans into a frenzy, giving us a sneak peek at the highly-anticipated sequel to last year's cinematic sensation. And trust us, it does not disappoint!

The movie, set to hit theaters on November 21st, sees the return of our beloved heroines, Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (portrayed by Ariana Grande), as they face off against their greatest challenges yet. The story picks up where we left off, with Elphaba living in exile, fighting for the freedom of Oz's silenced Animals and trying to expose the truth about the manipulative Wizard (played by Jeff Goldblum).

Glinda (Ariana Grande) prepares to tie the knot with Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) in the sequel, which will be released on November 21

Meanwhile, Glinda has become the epitome of Goodness in Oz, living it up at the palace in Emerald City and basking in the adoration of her fans. But don't be fooled - behind closed doors, she's working with Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) to convince the citizens that they have nothing to fear from the Wizard. Little does she know, this is a recipe for disaster!

As tensions in Oz reach an all-time high, our heroes are about to face their greatest challenges yet. Boq and Fiyero will be forever changed, while Elphaba's sister Nessarose (played by Marissa Bode) becomes the latest casualty of the Wizard's sinister plans.

But just when we thought things couldn't get any more intense, a mysterious figure emerges from Kansas - none other than Dorothy herself! The iconic heroine is on her way to Oz, and fans are going wild trying to guess who will be playing this beloved character. With names like Alisha Weir (Matilda), Addison Rae, and even Taylor Swift being thrown into the hat, the speculation is endless!

Just as tensions in Oz reach an all time high, a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives - with Dorothy and her crew finally seen for the first time

As we wait with bated breath for the release of Wicked: For Good, director Jon M. Chu has revealed that there will be not one, but two new original songs added to the sequel. And trust us, they're going to be EPIC! "They're great additions to this movie," he promises. "They were necessary in this movie to help tell the story."

But what can we expect from Wicked: For Good? According to Jon M. Chu, "If Part 1 is about choices, Part 2 is about consequences." He goes on to say that the sequel will delve into the aftermath of those choices, and the soul-searching that comes with them.

"It's a matureness and a nuance that we earn from the first movie," he explains. "The second movie really gets to play with [that maturity]. There is lots of lightness in the movie. There's a lot of fun parts."

The sequel sees the return of Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the Good Witch of the North

And let's not forget, our beloved heroines are all grown up now! Cynthia Erivo has promised that there will be a bit of spice added to the sequel, as they've stepped into their careers and made some tough choices.

So mark your calendars for November 21st, folks, because Wicked: For Good is going to be one movie event you won't want to miss! The anticipation is building, and we can barely contain our excitement. Are you ready to see what's in store for Elphaba and Glinda? Let the speculation begin!

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Elphaba is living in exile in the forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz¿s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum)

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Glinda, meanwhile, has become the symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity

Behind the scenes, Glinda is attempting to reconcile Elphaba and The Wizard, which only results in her being drawn further apart from her friend

Boq (Ethan Slater) and Fiyero are set to be changed forever, while the safety of Elphaba¿s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode) comes into question

Fans went wild at the first glimpse of Dorothy - who was seen for the first time with the Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow

Her face was obscured as she was shown from the back, with fans taking to X/Twitter to try and figure out her identity

The frontrunner so far is Alisha Weir, 15, who is best known for playing Matilda in the Netflix adaptation of Matilda the Musical and the titular character in the horror flick Abigail

Others have suggested that Addison Rae or Taylor Swift (pictured) could be slipping into the iconic ruby red slippers