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The Wizard of Oz sequel that’s perfect for our gender-obsessed age

21 November 2024

4:07 PM

21 November 2024

4:07 PM

To not wholly rapturous reviews, the movie Wicked, the prequel to The Wizard of Oz, is released this week. Tragically, it’s too late for Halloween, so we can expect alienated witches of colour (green) based on Cynthia Erivo to be absolutely everywhere by Christmas. For anyone who loved the Wizard of Oz, 1939 version, this is one to miss.

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