Rumored ‘Wicked’ Dorothy Actress Reacts to Speculation that She Will Play a Major Role in ‘Wicked: For Good’

The movie “Wicked” has been doing exceptionally well during this year’s awards season, receiving a total of 10 Oscar nominations for 2025, including the Best Picture category. Although the initial film is still generating buzz, fans are eagerly anticipating its sequel titled “Wicked: For Good“. Currently, one of the main discussions revolves around who will portray Dorothy in the upcoming sequel, and there’s a lot of speculation surrounding a promising young actress.

Alisha Weir, an Irish actress recognized for her roles in ‘Matilda: The Musical’ and ‘Abigail’, has been whispered to take on the character of Dorothy in the upcoming sequel. The whispers began when she graced the premiere of the original film, and they have continued to swell since then. When questioned about these rumors by RTÉ News, she confessed that she was taken aback by them.

Upon viewing it, I exclaimed, “This is utterly amazing!” It created quite a stir on social media, with everyone inquiring about it. Frankly, the thought of it is fantastic. I’m an ardent admirer of Wicked, and I watched the first one with my family. Moreover, I hold Jon Chu’s work, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo in high regard. If that were to happen, it would be quite impressive.

@rtenews Dublin actress Alisha Weir responds to rumours she plays Dorothy in Wicked Part 2. #IFTAs #alishaweir #rtenews #wicked #dorothy ♬ original sound – RTÉ News

She hasn’t explicitly confirmed her appearance in the film, but neither has she denied it. Given Hollywood actors’ knack for evading direct questions, it’s possible that she’s simply being cautious about revealing her involvement.

We can confidently consider Weir as a suitable contender for the role. With her background in music from the production of “Matilda” and her powerful acting demonstrated in “Abigail”, it’s evident that she has the ability to captivate an audience. If she were to don Dorothy’s silver slippers, we can anticipate a unique take on the character.

Director Jon M. Chu has chosen not to reveal many details about the character Dorothy, although he has confirmed that she is part of the cast for the upcoming sequel. He hinted at the storyline exploring the consequences of previous decisions, as suggested by Ariana Grande. The arrival of Dorothy in Oz promises to bring some significant changes.

The musical “Wicked: For Good” will be released in theaters on November 21, 2025. In the meantime, we’ll all be eagerly anticipating whether Alisha Weir takes the journey along the Yellow Brick Road.

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2025-02-17 01:44