If you happen to’re taking note of the 2025 film calendar, you recognize we’re only a month away from the launch of Depraved: For Good. If you happen to’re already accustomed to the hit Broadway musical, you might assume you recognize what’s coming for the storyline and songs, however there are such a lot of surprises within the film which have but to be revealed. One in all them is regarding The Cowardly Lion and who shall be voicing the position.
When director Jon M. Chu spoke to Deadline in regards to the making of Depraved: For Good, he teased that we ought to be getting excited for the mysterious actor behind The Cowardly Lion. He mentioned that he approached the star in regards to the half through an Instagram direct message. In his phrases:
I used to be like, ‘It’s not a ton of traces, however possibly you might have a bit time. I do know you’re busy. I’ll come to you.’ He was like, ‘Why the fuck not, let’s go!’ After which we went forward and recorded the traces.
Now, that is an attention-grabbing thriller. Who may it’s? It have to be somebody fairly good if he’s speaking about them like this, however they’d additionally should have an Instagram as effectively. The director additionally mentioned this:
Man, wait till the crimson carpet when the actor who gave us the Cowardly Lion’s voice steps foot on it. It’ll be wild.
Now that’s one thing enjoyable to ponder forward of Depraved: For Good hitting theaters subsequent month. After all, I appeared on-line to see what individuals are guessing, however the guesses run the gamut means an excessive amount of for there to be actually any contender for us to speak about for the time being. It have to be somebody large, however who?
Depraved: For Good is ready to not solely proceed the story of Glinda and Elphaba’s storyline after they met the Wizard of Oz collectively and went on separate paths, however it would additionally characteristic a spin on the traditional story of Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion’s journey to Oz as effectively. (I do know I used to be skeptical about Depraved being two motion pictures, however figuring out how a lot story there’s to cowl, I’m extraordinarily excited that it was cut up up.)
Apart from the Cowardly Lion tease from Chu, the director has not too long ago talked about how the Tin Man and Scarecrow could have “unbelievable” sensible make-up and costumes. He additionally confirmed that Dorothy’s face received’t actually be featured after beforehand telling CinemaBlend, “I do assume it is essential for whoever Dorothy is to you, to attempt to respect that as a lot as attainable,” again in December.
If the story of Depraved is totally new to you, I would counsel you keep away from the remaining Depraved: For Good trailer, however boy, are we excited for all of the solutions (new and previous) to disclose themselves to audiences when the film hits theaters on November 21.
