The author of the original 1995 Wicked novel has confirmed that the lesbian subtext between Elphaba and Glinda was “intentional”. In an interview with Them, Gregory Maguire discussed the pair’s sexual tension, as well as their kiss in the book, which wasn’t included in the 2024 film.
Gregory Maguire, the author of “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” is clearing up any questions about Glinda and Elphaba’s sexuality.