Cast of Wicked

Last Modified Feb 25, 2025 06:31 EST
Cast of Wicked
Wicked (Source: Prime)


The 2024 American musical fantasy film Wicked was written and directed by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It is the first part of a two-part film adaptation of Stephen Schwartz and Holzman's stage musical of the same name, which was based in part on the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, and a reworking of the Oz novels.


The movie covers the first act of the musical. It features Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland. The supporting cast features Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. The story revolves around the friendship between Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her classmate Galinda, who later transforms into Glinda the Good. It is set in the Land of Oz before Dorothy Gale arrives from Kansas.


The main cast of Wicked


Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland

Cast of Wicked
Ariana Grande as Galinda Upland (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The American singer, actress, and songwriter Ariana Grande portrays Galinda "Glinda" Upland in the film. Grande, a major music influencer and pop queen, is renowned for her four-octave vocal range that reaches into the whistling register.


Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp

Cast of Wicked
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo portrays Elphaba Thropp in the film. A misunderstood young woman with green skin from birth, Thropp goes on to become the Wicked Witch of the West. Karis Musongole portrays young Elphaba.


Cynthia Erivo has won several honors, including a Tony Award, a Grammy Award, a Daytime Emmy Award, and nominations for four Golden Globes and three Academy Awards. She is among the select few performers nominated for the EGOT.


Other cast members of Wicked


Here is a list of all cast and characters in the film:


  • Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar

  • Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman

  • Bowen Yang as Pfannee

  • Peter Dinklage as the voice of Dr. Dillamond

  • Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible

  • Jeff Goldblum as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

  • Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp

  • Cesily Collette Taylor as young Nessarose

  • Bronwyn James as Shenshen

  • Andy Nyman as Governor Thropp

  • Courtney-Mae Briggs as Mrs. Thropp

  • Keala Settle as Miss Coddle

  • Aaron Teoh as Avaric

  • Sharon D. Clarke as the voice of Dulcibear

  • Jenna Boyd as the voice of Wolf Doctor

  • Colin Michael Carmichael as Professor Nikidik


Also read: Who is Elphaba in Wicked?

FAQs about Wicked

A. No, Wicked 2024 won’t be on Disney+. 

A. Wicked (2024) has received wide praise from critics and public alike.

A. Wicked (2024) is avaiable to stream on Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Fandango At Home.

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