Overview

• Erivo told Empire that Dorothy appears in the film but is shown mostly from a distance or from behind, with the actor’s identity still under wraps.
• Director Jon M. Chu has framed Dorothy’s presence as the point where this story intersects with The Wizard of Oz.
• New posters featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande debuted Monday, with a final trailer slated to arrive Wednesday.
• Chu confirmed changes from the stage show, including Glinda’s wedding, alongside two new Stephen Schwartz songs—one each for Elphaba and Glinda.
• Ariana Grande said Glinda shows a touch of shadiness toward Dorothy and highlighted her new solo, Girl in the Bubble, as key to Glinda’s growth.