The witches are now set for Sam Raimi’s depiction of the Wizard of Oz.
Mila Kunis who will play Theodorah (who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West), Rachel Weisz is signed on for the part of Evanora (who turns into the Wicked Witch of the East). And nowGlinda (the Good Witch of the North), will be played by Michelle Williams.
That’s some serious talent heading the film.
James Franco will be playing the Wizard.
Raimi has said that he will make sure the characters have a more “adult type of feel” so this won’t exactly be the Dorthy story you once knew.
Here is the plot for “Oz”
“The Wizard is a “snake-oil salesman” who enters the Technicolor world of Oz after escaping the vengeful husband of his latest sexual conquest. Once in Oz, he lies to the natives, claiming to be a wizard. This deceitful Casanova soon falls for Glinda the Good Witch, and spurns Theodora prompting her to becomes a bad witch and team up with the downright evil Evanora to destroy Oz. Now the “fast-talking huckster” has to redeem himself by joining forces with his beloved Glinda to save all of Oz.”
The level of talent already on the film is sure to make for a great film, and there are still vital parts that need to be filled.
Production and shooting is set to begin in July.
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