Former ‘Wicked’ Star Shoshana Bean Shares Why She Hasn't Seen the First ‘Wicked’ Movie Yet
Shoshana Bean, known for her role as Elphaba on Broadway's Wicked from 2005 to 2006, revealed her reason for not watching Wicked: Part 1 despite the upcoming release of the sequel, Wicked: For Good.
Waiting to Watch Both Films Back-to-Back
At the New York Restoration Project Hulaween Gala on October 24, Bean told PEOPLE that she has purposely held off on watching the first film so she can enjoy both movies consecutively. She expressed her excitement about this plan, saying,
“I waited until the second, so I could watch them back-to-back.”
Looking Forward to the Cinematic Treatment of a Favorite Song
Bean is particularly eager to see the song “No Good Deed” on the big screen. She described the song as “very cinematic” and shared her anticipation for its film adaptation to bring new life beyond what is possible on stage. She stated,
“I would love to see it have more life than what a stage is capable of doing. I could not even possibly imagine to the extent that Jon Chu’s genius can dream, can create.”
Upcoming Release
The sequel, Wicked: For Good, is set to hit theaters this November, marking a special moment for fans including Bean.
Author's summary: Shoshana Bean is holding off on watching the first Wicked movie to enjoy both films together and is excited to see the cinematic version of the song “No Good Deed.”