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One of the most anticipated reveals in Wicked: For Good is who will be playing the iconic characters that form part of the main cast in the original Wizard of Oz. Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait until the epic finale hits theaters later this year to find out that an Oscar-nominated actor is set to portray the Cowardly Lion.
It’s been officially announced that Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Euphoria) will voice the Cowardly Lion in Wicked For Good. The two-time Oscar nominee revealed the news on Instagram, shutting down speculation that actors like James Cordon were in the mix for the role. It’s unclear how significant his part in Wicked: For Good will be, but it is exciting to learn that Universal Pictures went for premiere talent to bring the timeless character to life. Domingo joins a star-studded crew headed by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, both of which will be in the running once again for the top prize this awards season.
Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu previously teased to Deadline how he had recruited a major actor to guest star in the musical sequel as the Cowardly Lion. “Man, wait until the red carpet when the actor who gave us the Cowardly Lion’s voice steps foot on it. It’ll be wild,” Chu stated. He revealed that he directly messaged Domingo on social media asking the actor to be a part of the highly anticipated movie.
“I was like, ‘It’s not a ton of lines, but maybe you have a little time. I know you’re busy. I’ll come to you.’ He was like, ‘Why the f*** not, let’s go!’ And then we went ahead and recorded the lines.
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November 21, 2025
- Writers
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Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Gregory Maguire
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Marc Platt