The first trailer for the highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked" was released during the Super Bowl. The teaser gives viewers a first look at Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. [Vogue]
The teaser trailer shows Grande and Erivo performing the show's iconic song, "Defying Gravity," as they fly above the stage and dazzle with their vocal talents. The trailer received positive reactions from fans and garnered excitement for the upcoming film. [Mashable][Hindustan Times]
"Wicked" is a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz" and tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Glinda and Elphaba before they become the Good Witch and Wicked Witch we know from the original story. The film adaptation has been highly anticipated for years, and fans of the musical are eager to see it brought to the big screen. [Time][Daily Mail]
In addition to the "Wicked" trailer, the Super Bowl also featured the first trailer for the disaster film "Twisters." The film stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones and follows a group of storm chasers who journey across the country to study tornadoes. The trailer received mixed reactions, with some praising the intense action and special effects, while others criticized it for being too similar to the 1996 film "Twister." [Screen Rant][HuffPost]
Overall, the release of the "Wicked" and "Twisters" trailers during the Super Bowl generated excitement and buzz among viewers. Fans of both properties are eagerly awaiting their release and are hopeful that they will live up to their high expectations. [Variety][Broadway News][Billboard]