Colman Domingo Cast as the Cowardly Lion in Wicked For Good
Colman Domingo has been announced as the voice of the Cowardly Lion in the upcoming film Wicked: For Good. His casting was revealed through social media, coinciding with a prior tease from director Jon M. Chu about a major new addition to the cast.
Star-Studded Cast of Wicked: For Good
Domingo is set to join a talented lineup, which includes:
- Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West
- Ariana Grande as Glinda, also known as Glinda the Good
- Jonathan Bailey as Prince Fiyero
- Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible
- Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard
The Cowardly Lion and New Characters
The Cowardly Lion is among the new characters featured in Wicked: For Good. This film will merge elements from the original Broadway musical and the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Characters such as the Tin Man and Scarecrow have also been hinted but their performers remain undisclosed.
Significance of the Film’s Narrative
Wicked: For Good marks a pivotal moment as it brings Elphaba and Glinda into contact with the famous quartet from The Wizard of Oz. This crossover is a significant event in the storyline, which weaves together the timelines of both productions.
The film is set to release in theaters on November 21. The anticipation surrounding Wicked: For Good continues to grow, especially after the success of its predecessor, which garnered ten Academy Award nominations and won two Oscars.
