Wicked: For Good director kept the final shot secret from studio executives so it couldn't be spoiled

Wicked fans probably had a rough idea of how things were going to play out in the second half of Elphaba's (Cynthia Erivo) and Galinda’s (Ariana Grande) story in Wicked: For Good. One detail that had evaded eagle-eyed fans until the final scene, however, was the final scene itself. Imitating the iconic poster for the original musical, we see Galinda whisper something in Elphaba’s ear, paying homage to what had come before. According to director Jon M. Chu, it was an essential shot th