Top 10 Wicked: For Good Theories Based On What We Know

#10: New Songs Placements

We know that “Wicked: For Good” will feature two new songs, one for each of our leading ladies. Now, we also know that Elphaba’s song “No Place Like Home” will come in after “Thank Goodness,” while “The Girl in the Bubble” is sandwiched between “March of the Witch Hunters” and “For Good.” So we can’t help but wonder where they’ll fit contextually. Will “No Place Like Home” follow what looks like Elphaba crashing “Thank Goodness?” Will “The Girl in the Bubble” be a solo moment after Glinda realizes what Madame Morrible has done? Or is she sharing the cost of being “Glinda the Good” with Elphaba? Either way, we can’t wait to hear these songs in full.

#9: More Cameos

“Part One” was a treasure trove of cameos, and “For Good” promises even more. We’re still waiting to see former West End Elphaba and Glinda, Kerry Ellis and Dianne Pilkington, and it sounds like they won’t be the only “Wicked” alums to look out for, either. We already think we spotted Christopher Scott, the movie’s choreographer, in the trailer! We’re also curious if we’ll see any more of the Original Broadway Cast? Joel Grey, Norbert Leo Butz, Michelle Federer, William Youmans? Maybe Christopher Fitzgerald will be spotted among the Witch Hunters? Perhaps most intriguing, however, is that Kristin Chenoweth has teased that we may or may not have seen the last of her and Idina Menzel.

#8: Glinda’s “Wonderful” Role

One thing that surprised many “Wicked” fans from the trailer is that Glinda now seems to be part of “Wonderful.” In the show, this number is shared by the Wizard and Elphaba alone. So why bring Glinda in? One theory is that the Wizard’s second attempt to get Elphaba on his side might hit harder if it comes from someone she already cares deeply about. We wouldn’t be surprised if the Wizard is using Glinda to tempt Elphaba. After all, isn’t “Glinda the Good” really just a puppet in this regime? So when everything inevitably goes horribly wrong, the emotional stakes between the two former best friends are raised even higher.

#7: What Makes Boq Tick?

Although we don’t see much connection between Boq and Elphaba in “Part One” aside from a deleted scene or two, there’s no reason to think they weren’t on good terms back in their Shiz days. In the book, they’re definitely friends! So why is he so easily convinced that Elphaba is wicked? Has Nessa been poisoning him against her sister? We imagine “For Good” will explore that dynamic and how it ties into Nessa’s changed storyline. Hopefully, it’ll also shed light on how Boq becomes so heartless (if you know, you know). And while we’re at it, maybe we’ll finally see how the Lion came to view his rescuer as the enemy.

#6: Changes to Nessarose’s Arc

One confirmed change is that Nessa’s newly enchanted shoes won’t give her the ability to walk. The creative team said that this time, they wanted to avoid the trope that a person with a disability’s life is “fixed” by becoming able-bodied. Instead, as the trailer shows, Nessa can now levitate. Well, Elphaba does say “everyone deserves a chance to fly,” right? That shift completely changes her motivation. Maybe this time, Nessa’s chasing her heart’s desire more fiercely, even at the expense of someone else’s (literally). Or maybe the shoes are Elphaba’s way of sharing her magic with her sister. Either way, this story is all about consequences, and in Nessa’s she pays dearly.

#5: Scarecrows & Tin Men & Lions (Oh My!)

We’re especially excited to see how the film handles this intersection between “The Wizard of Oz” and “Wicked.” Now that we know who Dorothy’s companions are in the “Wicked” world, it opens up a whole new set of questions. One theory we love is that the Scarecrow rallies the others to his side and that all three are secretly in cahoots. That would explain how they either don’t seem to know each other or perhaps pretend not to, when Dorothy’s around. Since Dorothy’s already been confirmed to remain more of a background figure, it seems likely these three will serve as the bridge between both stories, with a few more twists and turns along the way.

#4: The Wedding

From the first teaser drop, fans have been speculating over those glimpses of Glinda in a wedding dress. Is it a dream sequence? A “what might’ve been”? Well, here’s another idea. We see the Animals stampede through the wedding, and who’s on a mission to save them all? Exactly. What if Glinda was in on it, and the wedding itself was a distraction to help Elphaba’s cause? Now imagine that after all that, Fiyero still runs off with Elphaba. We can practically hear Glinda’s heart shattering into a billion pieces. Maybe all that anger, hurt, and betrayal starts swirling inside her like a tornado. You see where we’re going with this, right?

#3: That Mystery Horse Rider

Someone who’s kept fans guessing for a while is that caped figure on horseback. Who could it be? Is it Elphaba? The shot briefly before shows her hat, and this rider doesn’t appear to be wearing one. Or could it be Fiyero? He does need to get to Kiamo Ko. But a detail in the most recent trailer makes us wonder if it’s Glinda. We see her pull out a pair of boots from her closet that aren’t exactly her style. Could this be part of a disguise she dons to rush in and save her friend before the mob closes in? And a horse is probably more inconspicuous than a bubble, too.

#2: Doctor Dillamond & Dulcibear’s Fate

Elphaba’s life is greatly shaped by two Animals, Doctor Dillamond and her nanny Dulcibear, both set to return in “For Good,” yet absent from the trailers. If you’ve seen the show, then you know what happens to Doctor Dillamond. Some have theorized that perhaps the film will take the book’s approach here instead (we sincerely hope not!). A more interesting idea is that Doctor Dillamond won’t be the only character to strengthen Elphaba’s resolve against the Wizard. Imagine all those feelings coursing through her when she sees not only her teacher but also her beloved mother figure, stripped of her voice and her freedom. We can hardly bear to think about it.

#1: Does Glinda Know the Truth?

In the stage show, Glinda faces the Ozians, believing she’s lost her best friend. With almost everything she ever wanted now hers, what does it mean without the person who mattered most? Their bond is central to the story and has been deepened further in the film. So what if, in the movie, Elphaba doesn’t hide her plans from Glinda? What if Glinda knows that Elphaba survives? What if she’s even instrumental in helping her get away? It would be an incredibly sweet, thoughtful, and brilliantly nuanced way to put this central love story front and centre one last time. It would certainly change the entire tone of the finale; maybe it’s even “changed for the better.”

Do you have any other thrillifying or scandalacious theories about “Wicked: For Good?” Let us know in the comments.