'Popular' Number Features Extended Ending in WICKED Movie

WICKED: The untold story of the witches of Oz

The upcoming musical fantasy film WICKED, based on the Broadway musical of the same name, has released a new trailer that includes a sneak peek at the film's extended ending. The new footage features the song "Popular," which was not included in the original Broadway production. The song is performed by the character Glinda, who is played by Ariana Grande in the film.

The extended ending was added to the film by director Jon M. Chu. He said that he wanted to give audiences a more satisfying conclusion to the story. "I felt like the original ending was a little bit abrupt," he said. "I wanted to give the audience a little more time to process what had happened and to feel the emotional impact of the story."

The new ending has been met with mixed reviews from critics. Some critics have praised the new ending, saying that it gives the film a more emotional and satisfying conclusion. Others have criticized the new ending, saying that it is unnecessary and that it takes away from the film's original message.

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More about the WICKED movie

WICKED is a musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. The film is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which is based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire. The film tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda, and their journey to becoming the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch of the North, respectively.

WICKED is set in the Land of Oz, 20 years before the events of The Wizard of Oz. Elphaba, a green-skinned girl with magical powers, is sent to Shiz University, a boarding school for the children of Oz's elite. There, she meets Glinda, a popular and beautiful girl who becomes her roommate. Despite their differences, Elphaba and Glinda become friends and allies. However, their friendship is tested when Elphaba is accused of being a witch and is sentenced to death.

WICKED is a dark and twisted tale that explores the themes of good and evil, friendship and betrayal, and power and corruption. The film is sure to be a hit with fans of the Broadway musical and newcomers to the story.