There will be LGBTQ representation in The Wizard of Oz. We recently reported that Warner was already working on a new version of L. Frank Baum’s classic. Now, new details are beginning to emerge about the adaptation that promises to reconfigure the story that debuted in the year 1900.
During an interview with Varietythe film’s director, Kenya Barris (black ish), talked about the decision to create a performance with more diversity. The remake will aim to reflect the reality of today’s society, just as the well-known version starring Judy Garland reflected the concerns of the 1930s. This is what he said:
“The original was an allegory and a reflection of how the world was at the time with things like the Great Depression and dust storms. Now, we’re going to put a mirror on where we are right now and take diverse characters from the LGBTQ community, from different cultural and socioeconomic communities, and tell a story that reflects the world. I think this is the best time to do it.”
It will be interesting to see how this integrates into the narrative. Especially considering that the original film directed by Victor Fleming in 1939 is already considered iconic in the community, especially for that scene in which Dorothy is seen wearing shiny slippers made of ruby.
It is important to mention that the novel has already been subject to numerous changes over the years. Perhaps it is, along with Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, one of the works that can be interpreted the most in various contexts.
In addition to Barris mentioning that we will see LGBTQ representation in The Wizard of Oz, he also said that he hopes his remake will become as important as Fleming’s film. He also, between laughs, she mentioned that it remains to be seen if his work will be released to the public. Here his words:
“I am nervous. I hope my film has as much impact as the original. I hope my movie comes out.”
Jose Roberto Landaverde Film buff and music lover. I am fascinated by writing, listening, reading and commenting on everything related to the seventh art. I am a fan of Rocky and Back to the Future and of course one day I will climb the “Philly Steps” and drive a DeLorean. Faithful believer that the cinema is the best teleportation machine, and also that we can all see ourselves represented on the big screen. Constantly, like Scott Pilgrim, I ask myself: “Does bread make you fat?”