Summary

• Kristin Chenoweth's possible cameo in the Wicked movie hints at a potential appearance from Idina Menzel as well.
• The heart of Wicked lies in the powerful friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, who were originally portrayed by Menzel and Chenoweth, so honoring them in the movie makes sense.
• Other original Broadway cast , like Norbert Leo Butz and Michelle Federer, could also make cameos in the Wicked movie.

The behind-the-scenes video teases Chenoweth's Wicked cameo. At the featurette's 1-minute and 54-second mark, Chenoweth, or someone who strongly resembles the Tony Award-winning performer, appears in the frame. The background character wears a lavish costume — one that's typical of Oz's elite — and watches Ariana Grande's Glinda walk by. Although the glimpse is brief and unconfirmed, a cameo from Chenoweth would be exciting.

Based on the crowd's green apparel and what's visible of the set, the scene appears to be set in the Emerald City, which means Chenoweth could lend her voice to "One Short Day," a song that scores Glinda and Elphaba's (Cynthia Erivo) arrival in the magnificent metropolis. When the Wicked's cast of characters. Now, Chenoweth's apparent cameo poses the perfect solution.

Kristin Chenoweth's Cameo In Wicked's Movie Means Idina Menzel Must Appear Too

Broadway's Original Glinda & Elphaba Must Both Have Cameos In The Wicked Movie

Even though Kristin Chenoweth's apparent Wicked movie cameo isn't confirmed, it already raises another major concern about whether Idina Menzel will also have a cameo moment in the Broadway musical's silver screen adaptation. Loosely based on Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West — which is in turn based on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation — Wicked is billed as the origin story of the Wicked Witch, a.k.a. Elphaba. The musical, like its source material, casts the character in a new light.

Elphaba and Glinda's enemies-to-friends relationship serves as the heart of Wicked...

The musical is narrated by Glinda the Good Witch (formerly, Galinda), Elphaba's former friend from school. In the wake of Dorothy's destruction of the Wicked Witch, Glinda tries to explain to her fellow Ozians that Elphaba wasn't always "wicked." There's no denying that Elphaba and Glinda's enemies-to-friends relationship serves as the heart of Wicked, so much of the musical's success hinges on Menzel and Chenoweth's poignant performances. In fact, without Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, Wicked might not have become an enduring phenomenon at all. That said, Wicked movie cameos are the perfect way to honor the actors.

What Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel Have Said About Having Wicked Cameos

Both Actors Still Have A Lot Of Love For Wicked & Their Characters

Based on the actors' previous comments and Wicked-related appearances, movie cameos don't seem out of the question. Since their iconic stints on Broadway together in Wicked, Menzel and Chenoweth have reunited to perform songs from the musical. In 2018, the duo ed NBC for a TV special called A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway, and, in 2023, the original stars celebrated the show's 20th anniversary on the Great White Way (via CBS News). Clearly, both performers still have a lot of love for the story and their former characters.

Menzel has also been diplomatic about her potential Wicked cameo...

When asked about the possibility of appearing in the movie adaptation, Chenoweth previously played coy about a Wicked cameo, saying, "we'll see," though she also confirmed that she was "waiting" to get the call. The implication, of course, is that she would say "yes" if asked to appear in the film. Menzel has also been diplomatic about her potential Wicked cameo. "If I tell you I have to kill you," Menzel told a reporter for KTLA 5 (via Yahoo). The Frozen star also shared that she and Chenoweth still "a real sense of pride" when it comes to Wicked.

Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth Shouldn't Be Wicked's Only Broadway Cameos

Wicked's Big Ensemble Makes It Possible To Honor The Broadway Show's Key Alum

Given Wicked's over 20-year history on Broadway, actors other than Menzel and Chenoweth should also make cameos in the movie. So far, it seems the Wicked movie is carefully honoring its source material. Based on early teasers and trailers, the Wicked movie has overcome potential pitfalls, which makes long-time fans of the Broadway musical optimistic about the adaptation's approach. All of this said, it would be great for original Broadway cast like Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero) and Michelle Federer (Nessarose) to reunite with Menzel and Chenoweth on the big screen when Wicked: Part One premieres.

Wicked premieres in theaters on November 22, 2024.

Sources: CBS News, Yahoo