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Michelle Yeohis busy at work after her Oscar win.
While out at herAmerican Born Chinesepremiere on Sunday, the actressspoke with ETaboutWicked, her upcoming two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, which costarsAriana GrandeandCynthia Erivo.
“You’ll see it very soon,” Yeoh promised of the first film, due out next November, with part two slated for December 2025. Adding that it’s been “great” playing Madame Morrible, she also gushed about her costars: “Really good. Love working with Ariana and Cynthia.”
As for her new Disney+ series, Yeoh told the outlet that “fans can expect a lot of fun, a lot of fantasy, a lot of action.”
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Yeoh, 60, won the Academy Award for her performance as Evelyn Wang inEverything Everywhere All at Onceatthe Oscars2023 in March.
“Never give up,” she added.
Yeoh beat outCate Blanchett, Ana de Armas,Andrea RiseboroughandMichelle Williamsto claim her Best Actress award.
Yeoh was spotted on the set ofWickedlast month in character for the first time, dressed in a green gown with intricate black-and-gold detailing and long green gloves as the headmistress of Crage Hall at Shiz University — the school where Elphaba (Erivo) and Glinda (Grande) first meet as teens.
Michelle Yeoh and Ariana Grande on the set ofWicked(2024).Splash News Online
The"Problem"singer wore a glamorous gown fitting for her Good Witch of the North character, complete with flowery sleeves and glitter detailing.
One photo showed Grande crouched at Yeoh’s feet, while another appeared to be of her singing as she had her arms stretched wide, crown and wand on full stunning display.
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Varietyreported the news of Yeoh’s casting in the Jon M. Chu–directed musical adaptation back in December. Her character Madame Morrible teaches Elphaba how to use her magical powers.
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The project in theupcoming two-part musical adaptationreunites the recentOscarwinner with director Chu, 43, with whom she previously worked on 2018’sCrazy Rich Asians.
Erivo, 36, and Grande werecast as the leadsElphaba and Glinda in November 2021.
Other members of the star-studded cast includeBridgertonstarJonathan Baileyas Fiyero, the main love interest in the musical,Ethan Slateras Boq, andJeff Goldblumas the Wizard.
“I went in thinking this is going to be so scary — they’re going to recast me when they hear me,” Yeoh admitted toVarietyin February of her first time singing in a film. “But I am having so much fun!”
source: people.com
