The Making of Wicked: The Amazafying Behind-The-Scenes Magic of Wicked & Wicked: For Good
Hardcover
FilmmakingFilm Guides & Reference
Publisher Price: $50.00
ISBN13: 9780063413801
Publisher: Dey Street Books
Published: Nov 24 2026
Pages: 304
Language: English
The official behind-the-scenes companion book to both parts of the Wicked film phenomenon, complete with revelations and stories from the cast & crew themselves--including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butera, Jon M. Chu, and many more--with exclusive never-before-seen images of the stars, sets, costumes, and more.
In this stunning behind-the scenes look at the mega popular Wicked films, fans will experience an immersive deep-dive into how the films were made, featuring:
- Original art and photos from the making of the film. From Oscar winner Paul Tazewell's early costume concepts to storyboards, behind-the-scenes photography, and more.
- Exclusive interviews with the cast, including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butera, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and more.
- The story of how filmmakers brought the Land of Oz to life. Hear from key crew members--including director Jon M. Chu, the visual effects supervisor, costume designer, choreographer, screenwriter, and more--on how they created their version of the Land of Oz and brought the beloved musical to the silver screen.
With The Making of Wicked, the only officially licensed behind-the-scenes story of Wicked and Wicked: For Good, fans can finally own a piece of the beloved movies.
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