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Dorothy Revealed: Newcomer Bethany Weaver Named in Wicked: For Good Two Days Before Release

The late reveal reflects a strategy to keep the character understated to protect viewers' own image of Dorothy.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets identify British dancer and choreographer Bethany Weaver as the actor playing Dorothy in Wicked: For Good.
  • Reports say Universal kept her casting under wraps by skipping premieres and discouraging social media links with the production.
  • Director Jon M. Chu has said Dorothy’s presence was intentionally low-key to keep the focus on Elphaba and Glinda and to honor audience perceptions of Dorothy.
  • Unverified accounts from early viewers claim her screen time is very brief and her face is not clearly shown, consistent with stage tradition.
  • The film opens in theaters on November 21, with Weaver making her first on‑screen appearance in a role described as limited but notable.