Los Angeles [US], April 11 (HBTV): The cast of 'Wicked' has gotten bigger with the addition of 'Game of Thrones' star Peter Dinklage. 

As per The Hollywood Reporter, Peter has come on board for Universal's upcoming two-part musical 'Wicked' to voice the character of Dr. Dillamond.  

This update was shared in Las Vegas as Universal closed out its CinemaCon presentation by unveiling new footage of Wicked, which hits theatres over Thanksgiving of this year. Universal and director Jon M. Chu made the film in two parts, with the second installment set to open over the year-end holidays in 2025.

It is the movie adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical. 

'Wicked', the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman who is misunderstood because of her unusual green skin and who has yet to discover her true power. Ariana Grande plays Glinda, a popular young woman graced by privilege and ambition but who has yet to discover her true heart.       

After meeting as young women, their extraordinary adventures ultimately see them fulfill their destinies.   

In the feature film adaptation, Dr Dillamond, a goat, is a professor of history at Shiz University who warns Elphaba about rising dark forces that threaten the speaking animals of Oz, including himself. 

The first Wicked will hit theaters on November 27, 2024; the second on November 26, 2025. 

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