The Origins of the Yellow Brick Road Revealed in Wicked
The 2024 Wicked movie has finally confirmed the true origins of the Yellow Brick Road, a mystery that has remained unsolved in the Wizard of Oz franchise. The iconic road, which has been a staple of the franchise, has been explored in various books, movies, and TV shows, but its origins have never been fully explained until now.
According to the movie, Elphaba and Glinda are responsible for choosing the Yellow Brick Road’s yellow color. The Wizard, who has a plan to rebuild Oz, shows the duo a miniature model of the Land of Oz and asks for their advice on what color to make the bricks. Glinda suggests yellow, and the Wizard agrees, which leads to the creation of the Yellow Brick Road.
It is possible that the Wizard’s decision to let Glinda choose the color was a manipulation tactic, as he has already proven himself to be a manipulative con man. By letting Glinda choose the color, the Wizard may be trying to show her the power she will have if she aligns herself with him.
Glinda’s choice of yellow may seem unexpected, given her love of pink, but it may be due to her eye for fashion and aesthetics. Pink may have felt too obvious, and yellow may have been the most aesthetically pleasing option.
The Wicked movie, which is the first part of a two-part adaptation of the beloved musical, follows the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. The movie is set to be released on November 22, 2024, and will be distributed by Universal Pictures.
