The first *Wicked* movie improved on the source material with additions like the charming Dr. Dillamond, a deeper look into Elphaba’s early life, and Glinda’s show-stopping performance of “Popular.” However, the upcoming *Wicked: For Good* seems to have made a questionable change. The filmmakers needed to adjust the romantic song, and unfortunately, they’ve significantly altered “As Long As You’re Mine.” Director Jon M. Chu revealed to Deadline that the song’s passionate lyrics – originally starting with “Kiss me fiercely” – have been toned down. The characters are now depicted as more hesitant, but the song is meant to be about embracing desire and taking a chance on love.
Okay, so as a huge Wicked fan, I was *really* curious about how they’d handle the duet between Elphaba and Fiyero in the movie. Everyone who’s seen the show knows things get pretty heated after that song! On Broadway, they’re all over each other from the start – constant touching, faces close, just a really physical connection. But in the film, director Jon M. Chu is doing something different. Apparently, Fiyero spends the song looking at the propaganda posters painting Elphaba as wicked, and it makes him realize how strong and kind she still is, even after everything. He basically just tells her she’s beautiful, and Chu thinks *that* intimacy – focusing on their connection through words and looks – will actually feel even more sensual than the physical stuff. It’s a totally different approach, but honestly, I’m intrigued to see how it plays out!
Despite the seemingly sweet storytelling in ‘As Long As You’re Mine,’ the song is actually about physical connection. The music is tender but yearning, and the singers’ voices blend together to represent their bodies coming together. The lyrics, ‘They say there’s no future for us, but just for this moment, I don’t care,’ aren’t about emotional discovery – they’re about fully experiencing a single moment. In the original story, Elphaba describes feeling ‘wicked’ for the first time, and it’s not just about emotional closeness, but about her first experience of enjoying being selfish – physically. By keeping the characters separate, the film *Wicked: For Good* misses an opportunity to show a powerful and sensual awakening, both for the characters and for the actor Jonathan Bailey. *Wicked* should embrace its bolder side.
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2025-10-17 18:54