'Wicked' signs Ethan Slater opposite Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Ethan Slater is known for playing SpongeBob in 'SpongeBob SquarePants'
Wicked movie has welcomed aboard Broadway veteran Ethan Slater, alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Ethan Slater, who received a Tony nomination for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, has been roped in to play Boq in Universal’s big-screen adaptation of Wicked.
Variety reported on December 8, Slater is joining the previously announced cast of Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero. Jeff Goldblum is also in talks to star in the movie.
Jon M. Chu serves as the director of Wicked, which is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz.
The movie is based on a screenplay by the musical’s book writer Winnie Holzman and Oscar-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, who adapted Gregory Maguire’s bestselling novel Wicked for the stage musical, cited from Variety.
The two-part film adaptation is scheduled for release separately on Christmas 2024 and 2025.
-
Rachel McAdams becomes object of jokes at Hollywood Star of Fame event -
Brooklyn Beckham gets backing from Vanessa Marcil amid feud with parents -
Katherine Ryan takes aim at Brooklyn Beckham in fierce defense of his parents -
How Timothy Busfield, Melissa Gilbert really feel after release from jail -
Harry Styles excites fans as he announces release date of new song -
A$AP Rocky gives his take on children's budding personalities -
Elijah Wood on return to 'Lord of the Rings' universe -
Jenny Slate hails Blake Lively amid lawsuit against Justin Baldoni