Wicked: For Good - Bethany Weaver calls playing Dorothy “life-changing”, here's all about it

Wicked: For Good was released in the theatres on November 21, 2025, by Universal Pictures. The musical fantasy film is a sequel to 2024's Wicked and was directed by Jon M. Chu. It's written by Dana Fox and Winnie Holzman, while Marc Platt and David Stone are the producers under the banner of Marc Platt Productions. Recently, Bethany Weaver spoke about playing the role of Dorothy Gale in the film. She took to social media to write about the film and her role.

"This has been a life changing experience."

So let's explore in detail what the actress has said about playing Dorothy in the sequel.

Bethany Weaver on playing Dorothy in Wicked: For Good

Bethany Weaver plays the role of Dorothy Gale in Wicked: For Good. However, the audience did not get to see her face, and the character's own remains in the silhouettes and shadows.

The British actress wrote a long Instagram post about being a part of the film. She also shared several behind-the-scenes pictures and videos from the set. The caption read,

"What an honour it has been to walk on the yellow brick road with my fellow Witch Hunters @jbayleaf @ethanslater @omariabernard and not forgetting Oscar the dog! (Toto)"

She further thanked the key figures of the film and called it a life-changing experience.

"This has been a life changing experience, it’s changed me in so many ways and most importantly, for good. It’s been an honour to carry the legacy of the brilliant women before me who have stepped into these shoes, and embarked on the yellow brick road. I hope I have made them proud."

Bethany concluded the caption by writing,

"Thank you for the sheer volume of love, kind messages and support from all of my friends and family and the glorious wicked fans, I love you all so much! Lots of love, your friend, Dorothy."

The post features Bethany in the blue gingham outfit from the set. The last photo is of her with Tin Man and other characters.

Wicked: For Good is an adaptation of the second act of Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's namesake 2003 stage musical. The musical itself was inspired by a novel. The film premiered at NYC's Lincoln Centre and was released on November 21, 2025, in the theatres. It stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, etc.