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Wicked author reveals single Wizard of Oz line behind Elphaba and Glinda

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Gregory Maguire, author of the novel 'Wicked', says a single line in 'The Wizard of Oz' inspired the backstory of Elphaba and Glinda, the two witches whose rivalry anchors his book and the hit film adaptation. The remark offers fans a glimpse into how a small detail from the 1939 classic grew into a full reimagining of Oz from the witches' point of view.

Why now: Interest in the 'Wicked' film adaptation is high, making new comments from the original author about his inspiration newly newsworthy.

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