Winnie Holzman

Winnie Holzman, playwright who co-created the Wicked musical, and Dana Fox, screenwriter of Cruella and co-adapter of Wicked, reflect on shaping Elphaba and Glinda. They discuss adapting the novel into stage and film, how themes of othering and empathy resonate today, choices about Dorothy and visual nods to the original, and the long collaborative process behind the scripts.

Winnie Holzman, creator of the iconic 'My So-Called Life' and co-writer of 'Wicked,' shares her journey in shaping '90s television. She discusses the challenges of capturing teenage emotions and the collaborative writing process that made the show groundbreaking. Holzman reflects on the urgency of producing the pilot and the bittersweet experience of its early cancellation. She also explores the importance of character relationships and the responsibility of modern adaptations, revealing insights into her exciting new projects.