Brooms Over Oz: The Wicked Broomstick Ride That Never Was
The iconic witch Elphaba has always had a flair for the dramatic, especially when it comes to her preferred mode of transportation: the broomstick. In the latest installment of the Wicked saga, For Good, fans were treated to more broomstick action from the green-skinned heroine. However, one scene that many fans were eagerly anticipating was Fiyero and Elphaba taking a broomstick ride together. Unfortunately, this dreamy moment never made it to the final cut of the film, leaving fans to wonder what could have been.
In a behind-the-scenes featurette focusing on Jonathan Bailey’s portrayal of Fiyero, the actor excitedly mentions a broomstick ride scene with Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba. The anticipation builds as the actors prepare to film the scene, only to have it end up on the cutting room floor. Fans are left to imagine the romantic tension and exhilaration the characters would have felt during the ride to Elphaba’s secret hideaway.
While fans lament the absence of the broomstick ride scene, some have speculated on the reasons behind its omission. One theory suggests that the scene may have clashed with a crucial moment in the film where Fiyero urges Elphaba to fly away to safety. Another fan wonders if the logistics of both characters riding the broomstick together would have been impractical, citing a similar debate to the infamous Titanic door scene.
Despite the absence of the broomstick ride in the theatrical cut of Wicked: For Good, there is still hope that it may be included in the home release of the film. Until then, fans will have to content themselves with imagining the swoon-worthy moment that never made it to the big screen.
In a world where witches and wizards roam the lands of Oz, the allure of a magical broomstick ride is irresistible. While Fiyero and Elphaba may never take to the skies together in Wicked: For Good, the longing for that dreamy moment lingers on, leaving fans to ponder what might have been in this whimsical world of witches and wonders.
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.