Wicked | Meet Madame Morrible

The Dean of Sorcery Studies is in! Meet Madame Morrible. Michelle Yeoh 💜 #WickedMovie

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After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

[jacobb]

She looks so powerful I bet she could do Everything and be Everywhere All at Once

[just_swiftly_shake_it_off_]

1:04 "I'm scary, I know I am sometimes, I just pretend to be nice, " I LOVE HER HAHA

[giggles]

They've reigned her in perfectly from her previous incarnations. She's someone these girls feel they can trust, but you can also see her eating them alive for breakfast.

[jas]

I’m so excited to see this role in a more pared back way. Madame Morrible works as a caricature on-stage, but it would be too camp for film. It would be like watching Bette Midler in Hocus Pocus.

Something about having a stoic Asian woman as the Dean of a University makes sense, and the fact that she’s playing it so calmly and calculated makes her even more terrifying.

It makes her seem like a truly deranged psychopath, rather than a comic relief sort of villain.

I think it was a brilliant choice.

[Tomas-iphk]

This is SUCH great casting. The way I'm obsessed with her Morrible already.

[PapaLemTVOfficial]

So this "LISTEN!" is what Ari and Cynthia talks about... iconic. :)

[LivvyL]

“I just pretend to be nice”

This is why we love this women❤

[FeatheredWingz]

She's gonna be an amazing Madame Morrible! She's such a commanding actor!

Also, yes, Galinda & Elphaba's costumes are amazing; defintiely the best 'fits for leading the ladies. But mannnn, Madame Morrible's costumes might be favourites. Everything about them is amazing, from the "organic" look in her early costumes (those flowy bishop sleeves! That scalloped-front dress!! The layered "paper" look to that one collar) to the more dark glam that emerges in her outfits as her true intentions are revealed (that glittery dark Emerald dress!!!). The fashion student in me vibrates, looking at these costumes!

[angeldeleon]

I can’t unsee Michelle Yeoh the same anymore after watching her in Everything Everywhere All at Once and now all I see is another universe of a different Evelyn. Which is good.

[beltingtokra]

Loving how understated Morrible is in the film, onstage she works as more comedic and out-there, but on screen Yeoh is just chilling and I love it!

[takashisan]

0:54 that part where the claps sounded like thunder stomps, in the cinema, was really good

[kyari]

Really like how she is portraying Madame Morrible in the film version compared to the stage play. The way she's playing her is terrifying. Can wait to see her version more in part 2 when it comes out next year.

[fajarsetiawan]

The way she said, "This wicked witch".

[nikolapolewiak]

I'm obsessed with her since Memoirs of a Geisha. She is one of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.

[ianhimmelstein]

I can’t wait for that balcony scene in part 2 when she tells Glinda to “smile and wave and SHUT UP”

[andiotrebac]

My gosh! Her wicked witch speech is forever stamped in my head

The way she said “Wicked” was utter perfection

[johnsonrhythm]

The way she says "absolutely remarkable" is ABSOLUTELY She's phenomenal!!! 😍❤

[kenfrmcape]

I can't wait for part 2 when Glinda says "In Captivity"

[biancamariavalenti]

Already from the name it can be deduced that she’s the REAL wicked, evil villain of the movie
She’s manipulative and “madame morrible?”
Do we need another red flag?
She’s horrible it’s in the name hahah lol
She hides in the shadows with her evil, she’s subtle about it
Love these kinds of characters

[catfancier]

She is beautiful and in shape. Her costumes are absolutely gorgeous too. She is showing us how to be elegant (and commanding!) in middle age.