Former 'Wicked' Star Shoshana Bean Shares Why She Hasn't Seen the First 'Wicked' Movie
Shoshana Bean, known for her role as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked from 2005 to 2006, revealed why she hasn't watched the first Wicked film yet, despite the upcoming release of the sequel.
Waiting to Watch Both Films Back-to-Back
At the New York Restoration Project Hulaween Gala on October 24, Bean explained to PEOPLE that she purposely held off on seeing Wicked: Part 1 because she wants to watch it alongside the sequel, Wicked: For Good, which arrives in theaters in November.
“I waited until the second, so I could watch them back-to-back,” Bean, 48, shared, adding that she’s “absolutely” excited to experience both films consecutively.
Excitement for the Cinematic Treatment of “No Good Deed”
Bean expressed particular enthusiasm for the song “No Good Deed,” highlighting the possibilities the film medium offers beyond the stage.
“It’s a very cinematic song, and I would love to see it have more life than what a stage is capable of doing,” she said, praising director Jon Chu’s creative vision: “I could not even possibly imagine to the extent that Jon Chu’s genius can dream, can create.”
Summary
Shoshana Bean eagerly anticipates watching both Wicked films together, especially to see iconic songs like “No Good Deed” brought to life with cinematic depth.