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Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked

Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked

An exclusive journey into Oz with the all-star cast!

20247.50h 43m

Overview

A behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated film Wicked, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.

Directed by Julia Knowles
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Top Cast

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande

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Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh

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Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum

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Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey

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Ethan Slater

Ethan Slater

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Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage

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Marissa Bode

Marissa Bode

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Bowen Yang

Bowen Yang

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Keala Settle

Keala Settle

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Themes & Keywords

behind the scenesmaking ofcelebrity interviewtelevision specialmaking a musical

About Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked

Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked is a documentary film released in 2024 exploring themes of behind the scenes, making of, celebrity interview, television special, making a musical. Directed by Julia Knowles, it stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh. A behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated film Wicked, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.

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