
"They're not lion' to us, but they're not exactly telling the truth, either. With a little over a month to go until Wicked: For Goodpremieres in theaters, Universal has yet to reveal who will voice the Cowardly Lion. The character has already been shown in trailers alongside glimpses of Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man - all evoking classic imagery from the 1939 Wizard of Oz without giving too much away about the characters' surprise-twist identities."
"The lion barely appears in Act Two of Wicked the stage musical - you only see a big talk-like rope coming from stage left - but with the stage show split into two entire movies with big CGI budgets and run times to fill, the role of the Cowardly Lion begs for a stunt cast. In an interview with Deadline, Jon M. Chu said he DM'd a "celebrated actor" on Instagram to ask if he'd do the role:"
Universal has not disclosed who voices the Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good, though the character appears in marketing alongside Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man. The stage lion has minimal presence, but the two-film, CGI-driven adaptation creates space for an expanded, stunt-friendly role. Director Jon M. Chu privately DM'd a "celebrated actor" on Instagram, secured the actor's agreement, and recorded the limited lines. Chu predicted a raucous red-carpet reaction when the actor appears. Casting speculation has followed, and some high-profile names have been suggested and debated publicly.
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