Conservative advocacy group One Million Moms is warning parents against the film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked,” saying the film promotes witchcraft and promotes LGBT ideology. According to the group WebsiteThe film, which was released in theaters last month, “contains a significant amount of magic and sorcery,” as well as “less obvious depictions of cross-dressing and men ganging up on men.”
“Instead of an uplifting Broadway musical about friendship and family, Universal Pictures used its talent and resources to create a dark, wakeful film. Universal Pictures traded its usual subtlety for intentionality. ” added One Million Moms.
around Christian Posstthe group warned that the film could “desensitize” young viewers by “normalizing the LGBTQ lifestyle.”
movie released It will consist of two parts, with the second part scheduled to be released on November 21, 2025. According to One Million Moms, the cast hinted that the second part of the film will feature “more LGBTQ content.”
“Four of the film's main characters are openly gay in real life, or at least these actors have spoken about their own queer experiences,” the watchdog group said.
Following the controversy, Kristin Chenoweth, the creator of the role of Glinda in the Broadway production of Wicked, defended the film on social media.
“A million moms'' mere Hundreds. perhaps,” deadline reported, adding, “It's called entertainment. It's artistry. I'm a Christian woman.” [and] Created the role of Glinda and all the stupidity these women spew out of hatred. No, no, no. I can't help it, I'm just trying to love them. ”
According to Deadline, Gregory Maguire, author of the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which inspired the stage and film adaptations, said that the subtlety of the characters' relationships was “intentional.” '' he told Them magazine. In light of fans recently debating the chemistry between Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba.
He suggested that viewers could imagine scenarios where the relationship extends beyond It was written.
Grande who plays Glinda Movie “The Wicked”addressed rumors that her character was “queer-coded.”
“Glinda might be a little bit in the closet, whether it's romantically or platonically,” Grande said, according to Gay Times. “That's just true love, and I think it transcends sexuality.”
In response to Grande's comments, Chenoweth reportedly said on social media, “I used to think that too…”
One Million Mamas is calling on families to sign a pledge declaring they no longer support Wicked and refrain from watching it. Next Sequel to the year.
“As mothers, we are all concerned about Universal's efforts to desensitize our children.”
As of Tuesday morning, the pledge had collected more than 13,437 signatures.
Photo credit: ©Universal Pictures/Wicked
