Shoshana Bean Explains Why She Hasn’t Seen the First ‘Wicked’ Movie Yet
Broadway star Shoshana Bean, known for playing Elphaba in Wicked from 2005 to 2006, recently shared why she hasn’t yet watched Wicked: Part 1, even as the sequel Wicked: For Good is about to premiere in theaters this November.
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE during the New York Restoration Project’s Hulaween Gala on October 24, Bean expressed her anticipation for the films and revealed her reason for waiting.
“I waited until the second, so I could watch them back-to-back,” Bean, 48, explained, adding that she’s “absolutely” thrilled to experience both movies in succession.
The performer said she’s particularly eager to see one iconic moment from the stage musical come alive on screen.
“It’s a very cinematic song, and I would love to see it have more life than what a stage is capable of doing,” Bean said about “No Good Deed.” “I could not even possibly imagine to the extent that Jon Chu’s genius can dream, can create.”
With the second film’s release approaching, Bean looks forward to enjoying both adaptations together, bringing her Broadway memories full circle on the big screen.
Author’s Summary
Shoshana Bean plans to watch both Wicked films consecutively, eager to see how Jon Chu’s vision transforms the stage magic she once brought to life.