Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in ‘Depraved For Good’, directed by Jon M. Chu. Photograph: Common Photos.
In theaters on November 21 from Common Photos is ‘Depraved: For Good’, the second half of director Jon M. Chu’s formidable adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s supply novel and the long-running stage musical.
Launch Date: Nov 21, 2025
Run Time: 2 hr 17 min
Finances: $150,000,000
The film sees the return of Ariana Grande (‘Don’t Search for’), Cynthia Erivo (‘Dangerous Occasions on the El Royale’), Jeff Goldblum (‘Independence Day’), Michelle Yeoh (‘Every thing In all places All at As soon as’) and Jonathan Bailey (‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’) with new additions together with Colman Domingo (‘Sing Sing’) because the Cowardly Lion.
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Preliminary Ideas
Ariana Grande is Glinda in ‘Depraved For Good’, directed by Jon M. Chu.
Following a pop cultural behemoth comparable to ‘Depraved’ was by no means going to be a straightforward feat, and the challenges have been greater than the easy undeniable fact that the second movie was shot concurrently the primary with no room for course correction if something didn’t click on with audiences.
As with the second half of the present, which doesn’t characteristic fairly the identical stage of memorable music as the primary (save maybe the emotional finale which provides this new film its identify), ‘Depraved: For Good’ suffers some compared with the 2024 film, but it surely nonetheless manages to be a becoming, heartfelt adaptation.
Script and Course
(L to R) Ariana Grande (as Glinda), Director Jon M. Chu, and Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba), on the set of ‘Depraved For Good’, directed by Jon M. Chu.
Screenwriters Winnie Holzman (who wrote the e book for the musical) and Dana Fox have as soon as once more expanded on the stage present’s primary plotline, benefiting from the completely different medium to flesh out sure components. Some work splendidly –– the characters of Nessarose and Boq particularly get meatier materials, whereas others really feel much less needed, comparable to flashbacks that really feel like filler and, in a single second, what is supposed to be a callback to Elphaba’s glimpse of her youthful self throughout “Defying Gravity” that right here comes off as a repetitive rip-off.
The 2 new songs by composer Stephen Schwartz are good however don’t actually maintain a candle to the unique showstoppers.
Forged and Performances
(L to R) Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Jonathan Bailey is Fiyero in ‘Depraved For Good’, directed by Jon M. Chu.
As soon as once more, and unsurprisingly, that is actually all about Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, with the previous given extra of a personality arc this time. Each actors are wonderful, providing powerhouse musical performances but additionally discovering the nuance when wanted.
Of the supporting forged, Jeff Goldblum’s Wizard continues to be a unusual delight, whereas Marissa Bode and Ethan Slater take full benefit of extra to do with Nessarose and Boq. Dorothy, in the meantime, is handled very similar to the stage model: very a lot a shadow presence.
Ultimate Ideas
Jeff Goldblum is The Wizard of Oz in ‘Depraved For Good’, directed by Jon M. Chu.
To say ‘For Good’ isn’t nearly as good as ‘Depraved’ is to not try to tear it down. Make no mistake, that is one other hovering, spectacular journey to the land of Oz, and nails the touchdown.
‘Depraved: For Good’ receives 85 out of 100.
Ariana Grande is Glinda in ‘Depraved For Good’, directed by Jon M. Chu.
What’s the story of ‘Depraved: For Good’?
As an indignant mob rises in opposition to the Depraved Witch, Glinda and Elphaba might want to come collectively one last time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they might want to really see one another, with honesty and empathy, if they’re to alter themselves, and all of Oz, for good.
Who’s within the forged of ‘Depraved: For Good’?
- Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba
- Ariana Grande as Glinda
- Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero
- Ethan Slater as Boq
- Marissa Bode as Nessarose
- Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible
- Jeff Goldblum as The Wizard
- Colman Domingo because the Cowardly Lion
(L to R) Jeff Goldblum is The Wizard of Oz and Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in ‘Depraved For Good’, directed by Jon M. Chu.