Bowen Yang spills the tea on his gay Wicked character: “I’m showing my range”
Bowen Yang has spilled the piping hot tea about his gay Wicked character. On 27 November 2024, fans will finally be treated to the highly anticipated movie musical Wicked: Part One.
Based on Gregory Maguire’s bestselling novel of the same name, the epic musical fantasy will explore how the misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo) became the Wicked Witch of the West; as well as her unlikely friendship with the future “Good Witch” of Oz, Glinda Upland (Ariana Grande).
In addition to Grande and Erivo, the magical new films are set to star Fellow Travelers talent Jonathan Bailey, Everything Everywhere All At Once star Michelle Yeoh, and Yang, who recently shared details about his role in the film.
During the 14 February episode of his hit podcast with Matt Rogers, Las Culturistas, the Fire Island star described his character of Pfannee as a hater. “Everyone, get ready: I’m really showing my range, I’m playing a gay guy,” Yang joked. “But you know, I’m playing a hater for the first time.
