November 18th 2024.
A beloved Strictly Come Dancing star has landed a role in a highly-anticipated Hollywood film. Karen Hauer, known for her incredible dance skills and infectious personality, has revealed to her fans that she will be making a brief appearance in the upcoming blockbuster Wicked, a prequel to the classic Wizard of Oz story.
Karen's Instagram followers were pleasantly surprised by the news, as she had not previously mentioned her involvement in the film. In Wicked, she will be performing a small dance routine alongside the talented cast, who tell the story of the unlikely friendship between the wicked witch Elphaba and the good witch Glinda.
Excitement and support poured in from Karen's fans on social media, with many expressing their enthusiasm to spot her on the big screen. Some even joked about making it a game to find her in the film. Karen shared behind-the-scenes pictures of herself on set and at the premiere of Wicked with her friends.
One fan, @alexandriastylist, couldn't contain their excitement and exclaimed, "Wow, this is amazing!" Karen also shared her own excitement, writing, "Had a 'Wicked' experience doing a tiny bit of dancing in this magnificent movie." She thanked her friend and choreographer Jason Gilkison, and expressed her anticipation to watch the film.
Wicked is expected to be the biggest film of the year, and as the prequel to a beloved story, fans have high expectations. But Karen is not the only Strictly star making waves in Hollywood. Earlier this year, it was announced that Johannes Radebe's life story will be turned into an uplifting family film.
Johannes, who first rose to fame on the South African version of Strictly and later joined the UK show in 2018, released his memoir JoJo: Finally Home in 2023. The book became a best-seller, and now his inspiring story will be adapted for the big screen. The 37-year-old, who is openly gay, overcame homophobia, bullying, and poverty to follow his passion for dance and become a champion in both amateur and professional competitions.
The film, with a working title of Finally Home, will be produced and choreographed by Johannes himself. Deadline first announced the project, which has been described as "an inspiration" by his friends and fans.
Despite her role in Wicked, Karen also made time to compete on this year's Strictly with her celebrity partner Paul Merson. Unfortunately, they were eliminated in the fourth round after landing in the dance-off. The competition continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday at 7:05pm.
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