just saw the teaser...
and I'm still skeptical about the whole idea of adapting a broadway musical into two part movies. Not because of the race-swapping, mind you, but still.
shareI'm skeptical of it to, but because of the race-swapping.
shareSo what? A black actress playing a character who has green skin is definitely not a case of race swapping. If this outrages you then don't see the movie. Problem solved.
shareAt least she has the voice for Elphaba. Besides a black woman already played her on Broadway. Alexia Khadime played her from 2009 -2010 full time and I think she's back in the role again currently.
shareWhat a moron. What race is the Wicked Witch of the West 🙄
shareI think they cast her because she was black and not because she was the best fit for the part. Original was white obviously and did a really great job, plus she had the physical characteristics of a creepy old witch. I'm not trying to disparage the actress who is playing the role in this film but with the makeup she looks like Shrek.
shareWell I can't argue with your opinion, you are allowed to think whatever you want but I think that is a ridiculous thing to believe. With all of the money involved in film making and television they aren't going to hire a lead actress just because she's black.
You obviously haven't been paying attention to the world.
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