Director Jon M. Chu Confirms Dorothy's Faceless Presence in 'Wicked: For Good' Sequel

The upcoming film "Wicked: For Good," directed by Jon M. Chu, serves as a sequel and continuation of the story from the Broadway musical "Wicked," focusing on Elphaba and Glinda's journey in Oz. While the character Dorothy Gale is more present in this sequel than in previous adaptations, Chu confirmed that audiences will not see her face to preserve viewers' personal perceptions of the iconic character originally played by Judy Garland in the 1939 film. The movie stays true to L. Frank Baum's original book by featuring silver slippers instead of the famous ruby slippers, which are copyrighted by Warner Bros., though they cleverly light the slippers to appear red in a key scene. The film includes new songs and expands on classic Oz stories, such as the origin of Elphaba’s sister Nessarose and a wedding between Glinda and Fiyero. Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda, hinted at a complex relationship between Glinda and Dorothy in the film. Director Chu emphasized that though Dorothy is a pivotal figure, she remains a "pawn" within the larger narrative centered on Elphaba and Glinda.