Alice Brooks is the 'man behind the curtain,' or in this case, 'the woman behind the camera' in the epic theater-to-film adaptations Wicked and Wicked: For Good. Brooks, a talented cinematographer, recently sat down with Variety Magazine to give us an inside look at some of her latest movie's biggest moments.
In a dual-posted Instagram reel, viewers get a glimpse of behind-the-scenes footage of some of Ginda and Elphaba's (played by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, respectively) most iconic scenes from the second act of Wicked: For Good. Narration provided by Brooks explains the strategic choices that she made in lighting, colors, and camera angles during filming. It is mind-blowing to hear and see how every single detail was so carefully planned to tell the epic story.
The movie, released on November 21, 2025, is the follow-up to 2024's Wicked, the original screen adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel.
"In this movie, Elphaba has harnessed her power of flight. She's a superhero on her broomstick, so the camera needs to be on that journey with her," Brooks says of filming Erivo's flying scenes. She explains how sometimes the camera is extremely close, while other times it is of epic scale, and this was done deliberately to connect the audience with the emotional pull that Elphaba experiences throughout the film.
Towards the end of the clip, Brooks points out that Elphaba and Glinda are filmed mostly apart in this film, and the times that they are filmed together were carefully orchestrated to "pull at the heartstrings a little bit." In these moments, the actors are positioned to echo meaningful moments from the first movie: "Without it being surgical, they are intuitively precise," the cinematographer explains. She says that one of her favorite shots is of the two from behind as they clasp hands, featured in epic scenes from both movies.
One of her favorites sequences from the movie, she says, is that of the wedding and the secret prison. The lighting, colors, and movements from the two contrasting sets were carefully crafted to "show the two worlds in a very clear way," according to Brooks.
Fans are praising these intricate details: "Everything about this movie was intentional, and it showed. It was my favorite act of the two. The emotion truly jumped through the screen. Bravo ????," one devoted fan commented. Others have called it "a visually stunning masterpiece," and "an absolutely amazing piece of art."
Whether you're watching for the story, the music, or simply getting lost in the glorious journey of color and light, it is clear that the magic of Wicked: For Good is not accidental. Brooks is a true master of her craft and is able to transform one's imagination into moments that stay with you long after the credits roll.
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