What's Trending 10/14/24: Wicked fans are upset with the new movie poster that was released

Fans are detailing the differences between the original Wicked poster and the new movie poster and some are upset
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Photo credit Gabe Ginsberg / Stringer

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o   Fans of Fans of "Wicked" are upset about the upcoming movie version because of the poster.

o   In the poster for the stage musical, Glinda is whispering into her fellow witch Elphaba's ear.

o   The movie poster keeps that theme, with Ariana Grande whispering into Cynthia Erivo's ear.

o   But there are differences: First, Cynthia's hat isn't covering her eyes, and she's not smirking, like the character on the original poster.

o   Second, she's also wearing green lipstick, not red.

o   And third, Ariana's hand, which covers her mouth as she whispers into Cynthia's ear, is too low.

o   Also, there are no flying monkeys in the background of the image.

o   Fans are upset, taking to social media with comments like, "This movie has me so STRESSED,” "This movie has the potential to be the ugliest movie ever created.  How do you mess up the 'Wicked' poster this bad?" and "They had one chance and they ruined it."

o   Speaking of the movie, the Target exclusive “Wicked” themed Stanley tumblers went on sale on Sunday morning and there was a frenzy to get them at many Target locations.

o   Many locations had lines out the door with customers hoping to get their hands on the green or pink Stanleys.

o   They quickly sold out online.

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