October 11th 2024.
In anticipation of the upcoming release of Jon M. Chu's film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked, fans have expressed disappointment over a promotional poster featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The poster, which attempts to recreate the iconic 2003 poster for the theater show, has been criticized for its cheap and lackluster design.
The uproar began earlier this week when the poster was first revealed, with fans taking to social media to voice their grievances. Many pointed out the unfavorable changes, such as Cynthia's lack of a smirk and her face being fully visible, as well as Ariana wearing a tiara while whispering in Cynthia's ear.
Some fans even took it upon themselves to "fix" the poster, creating their own versions of what they believe it should look like. One user on Reddit, Firebison, described the poster as "awful" and "a complete mockery of the original."
However, not all fans were disappointed with the poster. Some expressed excitement and anticipation for the film, praising the poster as "phenomenal" and "the best one yet."
The film, set to be released in UK theaters on November 27, has been long-awaited since it was first announced in 2016. Ariana Grande stars as Glinda the Good, while Cynthia Erivo takes on the role of Elphaba. The duo is currently on a press tour for the film, with Ariana set to appear on Saturday Night Live tomorrow.
The star-studded cast also includes Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, and Peter Dinklage. And with Fleetwood Mac frontwoman Stevie Nicks set to perform her new single, The Lighthouse, on SNL with Ariana, the excitement for this film is only growing.
Posting a picture of the poster on her Instagram stories, Ariana gushed over her co-star Cynthia, saying she "can't wait for the world to experience your sheer, utter magnificence" in the film. Cynthia responded by sharing the post on her own stories and expressing her excitement for people to see Ariana's performance.
Despite the disappointment from some fans over the promotional poster, it's clear that the buzz surrounding Wicked's film adaptation is only getting stronger. So mark your calendars for November 27 and get ready to be blown away by these incredible actresses and the rest of the star-studded cast.
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