In a recent Instagram post, Bethany Weaver, the actress who played Dorothy in the new musical movie Wicked: For Good, gave fans a peek behind the scenes. The post showcased Weaver in full Dorothy attire, including her face, which was notably absent in the film itself.
Weaver’s role as Dorothy was only revealed shortly before the film’s release, and her appearance in the movie is limited to silhouettes and distant shots. But now, thanks to Weaver’s Instagram post, fans can finally see her in all her Dorothy glory.
The post featured a series of photos of Weaver exploring Oz as Dorothy, including a shot of her on the yellow brick road with the adorable pup Oscar playing Toto. Weaver also provided close-up views of her costume and styling, which included her blue plaid dress and two pigtail braids reminiscent of Dorothy’s classic look from the original 1939 Wizard of Oz film starring Judy Garland.
Weaver’s post also included photos of her with co-stars Ethan Slater and Jonathan Bailey, who play the Tin-Man and The Scarecrow, respectively. The trio was joined by Omari Bernard, who did the movement for the film’s CGI Cowardly Lion, voiced by Colman Domingo.
In the caption of her post, Weaver expressed her gratitude for the experience of working on the film, calling it a “life-changing experience.” She also paid tribute to the legacy of the women who had previously portrayed Dorothy, saying, “I hope I have made them proud.”
Weaver ended her post by thanking her friends, family, and fans for their love and support, signing off with, “Lots of love, your friend, Dorothy.”
This inside look at Bethany Weaver’s transformation into Dorothy offers a fresh perspective on the iconic character and the magic of Oz in a way that fans have never seen before.
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