Rachel Weisz in talks to star as evil witch Evanorah in Oz: The Great and Powerful
If she signs on, Rachel Weisz will portray Evanorah, the Wicked Witch of the East and older sister of Mila Kunis' character, Theodorah, the Wicked Witch of the West. James Franco is already locked in to play the title character.
Last month, we reported that director Sam Raimi wanted to cast Hilary Swank as an evil witch, although Disney preferred Michelle Williams. Since Mila Kunis was already locked in as Theodorah, it was believed this sought-after role was Evanorah, since the other witch, Glinda, is the Good Witch of the North. It is possible Hilary Swank and Michelle Williams were both up for an entirely different role, though it seems the second evil witch will now be played by Rachel Weisz.
Sam Raimi will direct Oz: The Great and Powerful from a script by Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire. The movie will tell the origin stories of Oz and the witch sisters Evanorah, Theodorah, and Glinda. Production is believed to start this summer on Oz: The Great and Powerful.
Oz: The Great and Powerful comes to theaters March 8th, 2013 and stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Abigail Spencer, Zach Braff, Joey King. The film is directed by Sam Raimi.
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Mutant
I want her to come back to the Mummy franchise, that other actress sort of ruined it.
Awesome choice, looking forward to this film.
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skywise
GREAT casting choice!
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
Diaigma
Okay. I'm interested now, even if she is a "witch" :P
1 year agoby @diaigmaFlag
Rufio
great choice. not sure about kunis, but weisz is a brilliant choice!
1 year agoby @rufioFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
I'm sold
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Dan
Mmmm Rachel...
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Daveactor7
YES
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MovieWiz001
Okay, you got me, I just got interested.
1 year agoby @moviewiz001Flag
ejk1
Interesting.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag