“Wicked” will be the next hit musical to be adapted to the big screen (viaVariety).

[That’s] pretty much it."

As of this writing, the petition had gotten over 69,000 votes.

Poster for “Wicked” show

“One wonders if the actors are aware of what they have gotten themselves into,” snarked theGuardian.

I loved every second of it" (viaCinemaBlend).

Corden’s most recent musical venture was 2021’s “Cinderella,” which he also produced.

James Corden and Rebel Wilson costumes for Cats

Corden lent his voice to one of the mice who befriend the heroine.

Theater lovers didn’t hold back in their demand that Corden be banned from appearing in “Wicked.”

James Corden Gucci event 2021