There must be some sort of pleased medium between the JJ Abrams “thriller field” college of publicity and campaigns that overshare each little bit lengthy earlier than a movie or collection is launched. For a second there, it appeared as if “Depraved: For Good” might need discovered it, a minimum of with regard to some thrilling new casting.
In a current interview with Deadline, director Jon M. Chu teased the voice casting of the enduring Cowardly Lion. Whereas he didn’t inform the commerce who could be getting into the fluffy mane, he hinted it was somebody massive, explaining that he despatched the unnamed star a direct message on Instagram in an try to snag them for the half. “I used to be like, ‘It’s not a ton of strains, however possibly you’ve just a little time. I do know you’re busy. I’ll come to you.’ He was like, ‘Why the fuck not, let’s go!’ After which we went forward and recorded the strains.”
Chu then added: “Man, wait till the purple carpet when the actor who gave us the Cowardly Lion’s voice steps foot on it. It’ll be wild.” Frankly, we might have cherished that of reveal. An actual shock! Alas.
On Monday morning, an announcement was made on the “Depraved” Instagram account, with the brand-new “Depraved” star hiding behind a lion stuffed animal earlier than revealing himself and saying: “See you in Oz!” OK, no complaints in regards to the precise casting: it’s Colman Domingo! (You’ll be able to take a look at the, admittedly very cute, put up under.)
The beloved two-time Oscar nominee is not any stranger to voice appearing: he’s additionally voiced roles in “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” “Ruby Gilman, Teenage Kraken,” and “The Electrical State.” As the enduring massive scaredy cat, Domingo shall be tasked on a well-loved function and making it his personal.
“Depraved: For Good” may also see the return of stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba Throp and Glinda Upland, respectively, in addition to Bailey as Prince Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp, Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman, Bowen Yang as Pfannee and Bronwyn James as ShenShen.
The much-anticipated sequel follows the occasions of the beloved musical’s second act (with some vital expansions), as Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship is put to the take a look at as they embrace their new respective identities because the Depraved Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch of the North.
Common will launch the movie in theaters on Friday, November 21.
