Comcast and Xfinity has released the new short film, 'Stay Connected to Your Dreams' to celebrate the November 22nd release of Universal Pictures’ spectacular new cinematic event, Wicked. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, based on the generation-defining blockbuster stage musical, stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The spot follows their journeys from childhood to present day, where they take on the iconic roles of Elphaba and Glinda. Along the way, Wicked fans will be delighted by easter eggs, including props from the film and Broadway show, and will experience emotional, real-life moments featuring the two stars. The short film was unveiled today on Cynthia and Ariana’s social channels and can be viewed across television, social media and here. 'Stay Connected to Your Dreams,' which is directed by Alice Brooks, Wicked’s acclaimed director of photography, taps into the power of connection, friendship and achieving your dreams. It begins with Ariana and Cynthia’s childhoods, and how Wicked fuelled their love for music and film. It then moves through their teen years and into adulthood where Grande shared the fateful tweet in 2011 that playing Glinda in Wicked would be her dream role. The short film concludes with the actual footage from the videoconferencing call back in 2021, where both women learned they’ve been cast in the coveted roles of Elphaba and Glinda.
