Evil expands the story of The Wizard of Ozand after seeing Dorothy briefly in the film, here’s what we know if the Kansas native is in Wicked: Part Two. The two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical focuses on Elphaba (Cythnia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) rather than The Wizard of OzThe original main character, Dorothy Gale. By placing the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch at the center, the young woman previously played by Judy Garland in the 1939 film is seen only briefly before Wicked 2.
The story of Wicked 2 will keep Elphaba and Glinda’s relationship at the center, but there is more crossover with The Wizard of Oz next. While Evil is split into two films, with the first part preceding Dorothy’s arrival in Oz, she is present as the conflict that Elphaba and Glinda are linked to continues to escalate. This includes his role in Elphaba’s ultimate fate and Wicked 2conclusion. Looking at The Wizard of Oz and the Broadway version of Evillooks like Dorothy will be in Wicked 2and here is what is confirmed.
Dorothy is not confirmed for Wicked 2
Wicked sets up a possible Dorothy appearance in the sequel
Officially, there is no confirmation that Dorothy is Wicked 2. She hasn’t been announced to play a role in the film’s sequel, but that doesn’t rule out the chances of her appearing completely. Based on the musical, Dorothy shouldn’t be in Evilbut she has a brief cameo in the opening sequence leading into “No One Mourns The Wicked”. As this moment occurs during what should be Wicked 2In the end, there is some setup for Dorothy to appear in the sequel.
As it stands, most Evilall cast members are confirmed to return for the sequel. Elphaba and Glinda will remain the main characters, while Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) will also play important roles. Boq (Ethan Slater), Nessarose (Marissa Bode) and Doctor Dillamond (Peter Dinklage) are also expected to play important roles in the sequel. If Dorothy is in Wicked 2it will fit into existing main stories.
Who plays Dorothy in Wicked?
An actress has not yet been officially confirmed
Before Dorothy’s possible appearance in Wicked 2An actress has not yet been confirmed to play her in any part of the musical adaptation. No actress is credited for playing Dorothy in Evilcredits from although she was only seen for a single moment and other photos of her were included in the film’s marketing. This could mean that the only scene of her walking down the yellow brick road with the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, Toto, and the Tin Man was all done in CGI. The film could also have used an unknown person or extra to play Dorothy in some scenes.
The fact that Evil did not publicly cast an actress to play Dorothy in the musical. She is not an important part of the story of the theater production, as she only appears as a silhouette when the Wicked Witch of the West is hit by water. Evil Maybe I didn’t need an actress to play Dorothybut someone still could have been cast in the role when production moved to do Wicked 2. If that’s the case, EvilThe sequel may confirm which actress plays Dorothy and whether she was part of the first film.
How Dorothy might appear in Wicked 2 based on the musical
Dorothy was supposed to have a small role in Wicked 2
Dorothy’s role in Evil music is directly linked to The Wizard of OzThe ending of and the pale water with which she hits the Wicked Witch of the West. Considering how close to the Broadway production and the original novel the first film remains, the sequence must also align with its source material. This was supposed to mean a smaller role for Dorothy in Wicked 2 as the film reaches the conclusion of Elphaba and Glinda’s story. This would align with the musical, although the film adaptation could elevate her role a bit and show her beyond a silhouette.
Audiences shouldn’t expect Dorothy to be the main character just yet
It’s possible that Universal has already shown bits of Dorothy’s role in Wicked 2. There were some photos of Dorothy and her friends meeting the Wizard in Eviltrailers that were not included in the final version of the film. These scenes could be Wicked 2 and indicate how the Kansas farm girl will influence the sequel. If that is the case, then Wicked: Part Two should include a significantly larger role for Dorothy than the first film. Audiences still shouldn’t expect Dorothy to be the main character.
- Director
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Jon M. Chu
- Release date
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November 26, 2025
- Writers
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Winnie Holzman, Gregory Maguire
- Cast
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode