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This candidness reportedly dampened enthusiasm, with some audience members expressing reluctance to support the film after observing the duo’s comments, which contrasted sharply with the expectations set by the original Wicked and the broader musical’s fan base.
Moreover, the star power alone seems insufficient to sustain the film's appeal. Many viewers and industry insiders suggest that Wicked’s potential would have been better served by a version that preserved its darker, more mature themes—possibly even as an R-rated, three-hour epic—rather than diluting it into a PG-13 format aimed at family audiences.