The internet is abuzz after a newly unearthed cut scene from "Wicked" has sparked excitement among fans, with some arguing it deserved a spot in the movie adaptation.
In the star-studded film, Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, while Ariana Grande plays Glinda, the Good Witch.
Presented in a two-part series, these movies are based on the stage production "Wicked," which serves as a prequel to the classic film "The Wizard of Oz," diving into the beginnings and bond between two legendary sorceresses.
Following the unexpected release of a cut scene from the movie on various online platforms, viewers have been vocal about their desire for the scene to have been included in the final version, even if it meant a lengthier movie.
In a classroom setting known as "Elphaba's Promise," the events transpire just as Madame Morrible is about to be summoned to meet the Wizard. Elphaba is intensely focused on her academic pursuits, whereas Glinda is grappling with the challenges of using her novice wand.
An emotional interaction unfolds between the two as Glinda asks Elphaba about Fiyero's motives for liberating the lion cub during a previous classroom encounter.
"I would've helped you, if you needed someone, could've picked me," Glinda said.
Elphaba then responded, "I'm sorry, it was a mistake. I won't leave you behind again."
new deleted wicked scene pic.twitter.com/bjLzW9bZlu
— best of glinda (@glindasupland) December 31, 2024
Fans believe that the specific scene should have been in the movie.
NOTHING should’ve been left out 😭
— kevin (@kehvvin) December 31, 2024
Wow! I wish this would’ve stayed in. It would’ve made the following moments even more powerful. Especially, when she tells her to come with her.
— Kalen Allen (@TheKalenAllen) December 31, 2024
this scene is necessary. it makes more sense why she invites glinda to come to the emerald city with her. it gives elphaba a motive
— ant ☼ (@honeymoonant) December 31, 2024
WHY TF WAS THIS DELETED WTF????? it adds so much layers… nd right before she tells her come with her to the emerald city
— Slutpodium (@slutpodium) December 31, 2024
Why would they remove this scene? It transitions everything so much better than in the theatrical release.
— 𝔧𝔞𝔢 ࣪𖤐⋆ (@wandasinterlude) December 31, 2024
why did they leave out all the scenes that really establish their relationship
— krissy🦅 (@kristen101l) December 31, 2024
The deleted scenes feel like they actually would’ve made us believe their close relationship better
— Shelby 💜 🔜 AWA (@simplyjeannine) December 31, 2024
Ong I would’ve sobbed even harder during defying gravity if this was left in
— . (@giaselle2) December 31, 2024
At this point they deleted the whole movie
— l0ser (@BlitzPastel) December 31, 2024
oh my goddddd they need to put this back in the movie immediately
— spencer ✨ 💚💖 (@spiceinvaders) December 31, 2024
Some hope that maybe the scene will make it to a special edition release.
It is a lovely scene. Maybe it will make the boxed set with the director’s cuts.
— Cindy Shutts (@shutts_cindy) January 2, 2025
Director Shares Real Reason
Director Jon M. Chu recently spoke with Bustle and shared insights into his decision to omit the scene from the movie.
He mentioned that the choice was made in order to maintain a sense of anticipation and intrigue within the story.
"The issue for us was that when Elphaba makes a promise to Glinda, it takes away the drama of waiting for the promise to actually happen."
"When you get to the train scene, if she already made that promise, Elphaba is a person of her word, so she's going to invite her. Without that, I think you don't quite know [her intentions]."
Chu expressed his concern about the movie's length, which is two and a half hours.
"We've been in the movie a while now, let's get to the Emerald City."
"We had to always think about the trajectory of the movie itself. The movie was long. It still is long, and I tried to do my due diligence of getting it as thin as we could but knowing we needed those pieces."
