Top 10 Things That Will Get Answered in Wicked Part 2

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Get ready for some wicked revelations! We're diving into the plot points and character developments that will be addressed in "Wicked" Part Two. From time jumps to new songs, and the fate of beloved characters, we'll explore the burning questions that fans are dying to have answered.

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00:00Though it is, I admit, the tiniest bit, unlike I anticipated."

00:09Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the plot points and character

00:14developments that will be addressed in Wicked Part 2.

00:17We wouldn't want you to be devastated by spoilers, and there are some big ones, so

00:22this is your warning.

00:23We have a lot of special things in movie 2 that come to mind, but I can't talk about

00:27them yet, so, later.

00:45The short answer is yes.

00:47While the show doesn't specify a time frame, Gregory Maguire's novel suggests it's been

00:51about five years.

00:53By now, Glinda is widely known as Glinda the Good, leaving her shiz days far behind.

00:58Good to see me, isn't it?

01:00There's no reason the musical shouldn't follow this timeline, too.

01:03In fact, March of the Witch Hunters hints at a time shift.

01:06And the lion also has agreements to repay.

01:09If she'd let him fight his own battles when he was young, he wouldn't be a coward today!

01:17So where's Elphaba been all this time?

01:19Well, as we know, she's a fervent animal activist who had just learned that the wizard

01:23was behind their oppression.

01:25So after she flies away, she fully commits to her role as their defender.

01:28And so it becomes this really beautiful, unselfish crusade to help the animals.

01:35Oh.

01:37Act 2's opening number, thank goodness, catches us up on what's happened.

01:41Well, at least one version of the story.

01:47Number 9.

01:48Who was Elphaba's mom's mystery man?

02:03In the opening number, No One Mourns the Wicked, Glinda tries to garner some compassion for

02:08Elphaba.

02:16In a flashback to before she was born, we learn that her mother wasn't entirely faithful

02:21to her father.

02:22Both on stage and in the movie, the identity of this mystery lover remains a secret, though

02:27his green elixir likely explains why Elphaba was born green.

02:38If you haven't yet figured out who he is, all will be revealed near the end of Part

02:432, if the movie stays true to the show.

02:46We won't give it away, but if you've been paying attention, much like the yellow brick

02:50road, all the clues will lead you to the answer.

02:53Number 8.

02:54What happened to Dr. Dillamond?

03:02The last time we saw Shiz's history professor, he was warning his students while being dragged

03:07from his classroom.

03:08Before that, we saw his efforts to raise awareness about the plight of animals and meeting with

03:13colleagues to discuss the something bad happening across Oz.

03:21After he's replaced, the students are shown how the regime plans to use cages to strip

03:25animals of their equality.

03:27In Act 2, Elphaba returns to the Emerald City to free the flying monkeys, but the wizard

03:32intervenes and tries to convince her they'd still make a wonderful team.

03:55She's almost swayed until she finds her old professor, whose condition makes her even

03:59more adamant to take down the wizard.

04:06Number 7.

04:07Will there be any new songs?

04:15Part 1 featured some lyric changes and a new section in one short day, but the soundtrack

04:20largely remained the same as fans know it.

04:34Composer Stephen Schwartz wrote new songs for Part 1, but they were ultimately deemed

04:38unnecessary.

04:39However, he confirmed that Part 2 will include two new songs, which he felt were quote, dramatically

04:45necessary.

05:01Director Jon M. Chu clarified that these songs will likely be added to the existing soundtrack,

05:05as he doesn't plan to cut any of the original score.

05:09That said, he noted the importance of pacing in staying true to quote, the sanctity of

05:13the show.

05:14Meaning, some songs might have updated lyrics or be rearranged to better fit the story.

05:19Number 6.

05:20The End.

05:21Does Elphaba get melted?

05:28If before watching Part 1, all you knew of these characters was from The Wizard of Oz,

05:32you might be thinking, oh no, I don't want Elphaba to melt.

05:36But yes, that iconic moment had to make its way into the show.

05:39Only this time, it's more bittersweet.

05:42For that, Elphaba has Dorothy captive.

05:44Glinda shows up to warn her of trouble ahead and tries to convince her to free the girl.

05:48After Elphaba gets a mysterious letter, she urges Glinda to back off to protect herself.

05:53They say goodbye, for good, and Glinda watches her friend melt.

05:57As for The Wizard, Elphaba might not be the one who stops him, but let's just say it's

06:02no coincidence he's so eager to escort Dorothy home.

06:12Number 5.

06:13How does Glinda become Glinda the Good?

06:18In Part 1, Glinda dreams of becoming a sorceress, but Madame Morrible has little faith in her

06:24and doesn't seem to like her much either.

06:37She only agrees to mentor Glinda at Elphaba's request.

06:40By the end of Part 1, though, she seemingly changes her tune, comforting Glinda as Elphaba

06:45flies away.

06:46In Part 2, we discover that this was all part of her plan to win Glinda over.

07:00Saying thank goodness, she fabricates a story about how Glinda reached her position.

07:13Glinda knows she doesn't deserve it, but remains silent in the face of injustice and

07:17lies.

07:18While she starts Part 2 as Glinda the Good, her story is about truly earning that title.

07:24Number 4.

07:25How does the Elphaba, Fiyero, and Glinda love triangle develop?

07:42When Fiyero first shows up at Shiz, he and Glinda seem like the perfect couple.

07:46But as he gets to know Elphaba, he starts seeing the world differently and is straw-struck

07:50by her.

07:57Oh, did we say straw?

08:05Anyway, Elphaba feels the spark too, but he's dating her bestie, so, you know, awkward.

08:28When he comes to see Elphaba off to the Emerald City, even Glinda senses their chemistry.

08:33Part 2 opens with a surprise engagement party, where Fiyero refuses to let lies about Elphaba

08:38slide and makes it his mission to find her.

08:41Our hearts soared when they reunited, but we ached for Glinda as she realizes she's

08:45not that girl.

08:53Number 3.

08:54How does Nessaros become the Wicked Witch of the East?

09:01How does sweet, unassuming Nessaros become the tyrannical leader of Munchkinland?

09:06Much of this is explored in the song Wicked Witch of the East, which was omitted from

09:09the soundtrack for being too content-heavy.

09:12We learn that Nessa is resentful of Elphaba for not using her magic to help her.

09:16Elphaba does find a way, enchanting her shoes, which explains why she's so obsessed with

09:21getting them back from Dorothy later.

09:36Meanwhile, Nessa realizes Bok's heart isn't tin in their relationship, so she abuses her

09:42power to force him to stay.

09:43Yet when he decides to pursue Glinda, Nessa tries to cast a love spell, but the results

09:48aren't exactly what she had in mind.

09:56Number 2.

09:57Do Elphaba and Glinda ever reunite?

10:08Yes they do, but not under the best circumstances.

10:11Glinda's fiancé leaves her for Elphaba, and her retaliation is unintentionally crushing.

10:17Then Glinda gives away Nessa's shoes.

10:19This scene sets Elphaba on her path to fully embrace the title of Wicked Witch.

10:37But don't worry, this isn't the last time they cross paths.

10:40When Glinda realizes she's been manipulated, she rushes to warn Elphaba about the angry

10:44mob headed her way.

10:46This all ties into For Good, which is the emotional heart of their story.

10:50The friends say their final goodbyes, acknowledging the profound impact they've had on each other.

11:08All we're saying is make sure you're well stocked on tissues for this moment.

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11:28Number 1.

11:29How does it connect with the plot of The Wizard of Oz?

11:36The opening scene of Part 1 takes us to the aftermath of Elphaba's melting, with Glinda

11:40confirming the events as we know them to her fellow Ozians.

11:44In the trailer, you can spot Dorothy and her companions on the yellow brick road, heading

11:48toward the Emerald City.

11:50Pay attention to what Dorothy's holding.

11:55As we saw in Act 2, Dorothy has crash-landed in Oz and skipped off to see the wizard in

12:00those magical slippers.

12:02Another teaser shows Dorothy in her audience with the wizard as he orders,

12:06Fans of The Wizard of Oz will see the story they know play out in Part 2, but from a totally

12:11thrillifying and scandalous new perspective.

12:15What else are you hoping to see in Wicked Part 2?

12:17We'd have the greatest gratitude if you told us in the comments.

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