Cynthia Erivo addresses a burning question that many viewers have after watching Wicked – For Good. Is Glinda (Ariana Grande) aware that Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) is still alive, or will she eventually learn the truth ? The concluding segment of this film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical wraps up the tale of the two witches of Oz and the depth of their remarkable friendship.
Wicked – For Good conclusion features Elphaba pretending to be dead and escaping Oz alongside Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), while Glinda discreetly overthrows The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). It seems that Glinda is just as convinced of Elphaba’s death as everyone else is.
In a recent media conversation, Cynthia Erivo revealed ongoing inquiries. As per Cynthia, “I don’t believe she knows. I don’t believe she knows at all. In fact, I would wager that Glinda is completely unaware that Elphaba is still alive.”
Remaining faithful to the storyline of the Broadway musical, Elphaba and Fiyero come to the conclusion that Glinda needs to be convinced of this for their own protection and to inspire her to act in the best interest of Oz.
Nevertheless, the minor alteration in the film, where the Grimmerie reacts to Glinda, might be interpreted as a sign meant for her, indicating that her friend is indeed alive.
According to Cynthia Erivo, “Even though the book is now open, I believe that it’s opening for her at the conclusion signifies her worthiness of the magic contained within. This aligns with what Elphaba conveyed you possess it, and now it’s time to learn how to wield it. You must embody the goodness that brings about change. It needs to hold significance, and it’s up to you to discover how to harness this magical gift. Until now, you have been without magic. But now, you have the chance to explore how to utilize it and to truly embrace it.”
Set some time after the blockbuster Wicked of 2024, Wicked – For Good explores the rift between two women who forged a friendship in school, now torn apart by personal and political strife.
Ultimately, Elphaba urges Glinda to allow the citizens of Oz to continue believing in her as the Wicked Witch, enabling Glinda to assume the role of their hero. In this poignant moment, she presents Glinda with the Grimmerie before they go their separate ways.
In the aftermath, Glinda discovers that The Wizard is actually Elphaba’s biological father. Overwhelmed by the role he played in his daughter’s supposed death, he complies when Glinda commands him to depart from Oz. With assistance from the flying monkeys, Glinda subsequently has Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) taken into custody and begins to reverse the previous regime’s efforts against the talking animals of Oz.
Wicked – For Good, featuring Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, and Bronwyn James, has received a less favorable critical response compared to it’s predecessor. However, it remains a Box Office success, as anticipated. Both Erivo and Grande have recently earned Golden Globe nominations for their performances, mirroring their achievement from last year’s awards season.
The cast of The Wicked – For Good is now preparing for their upcoming major projects, with Erivo taking the lead in the stage-to-screen adaptation of Prima Facie, while Grande and Bailey may be coming together again for a revival of a celebrated Broadway production. Regarding Elphaba and Glinda, it appears that their narrative has reached a conclusive and bittersweet end.