Few titles on the 2025 film schedule are as anticipated as Depraved: For Good, the follow-up to Jon M. Chu’s hit big-screen musical from 2024. Followers have been eagerly in search of particulars concerning the newest movement image to middle across the land of Oz. There’s a very excessive quantity of dialogue revolving across the character of Dorothy Gale, who will arrive within the magical land alongside her canine, Toto. As for the lovable canine, CinemaBlend simply requested forged member Jonathan Bailey if the canine shall be performed by Ariana Grande’s real-life pet.
Those that observe Ariana Grande’s exploits faithfully are probably conscious that she’s the mom to a couple fur infants. Considered one of them is a Beagle-Chihuahua by the identify of Toulouse, who has taken the Web by storm. As CinemaBlend’s personal Hannah Saulic famous in the course of the Jurassic World Rebirth junket, sure “sources” have been claiming that Toulouse seems in Depraved: For Good because the one and solely Toto. When requested for his ideas on that, Jonathan Bailey supplied a diplomatic (and cheeky) reply that you could see within the Instagram clip under:
Whereas the fan-favorite Bridgerton alum didn’t affirm nor deny that Ariana Grande’s canine stuffed the position amid filming. Nonetheless, his remark about listening to that “Toulouse is an excellent actor” could also be a small indicator. Significantly, the notion of Grande’s canine showing within the movie isn’t that loopy. I might actually think about Jon M. Chu talking together with his co-leading woman about enlisting one in every of her pups for the important thing character. That’s simply hypothesis on my half, as this may occasionally not even be true, but it surely’s enjoyable to consider.
On the very least although, what may be mentioned for certain is that Toto will certainly seem within the upcoming musical. Depraved: For Good trailers have proven fast glimpses of the scrappy mutt, largely from the again. And, after all, he’s seen alongside his proprietor and the allies she encounters alongside her journey down the yellow brick highway. The hypothesis surrounding Toto is actually working round, however it will possibly’t fairly examine to the persistent Dorothy rumors.
Jon M. Chu has been fielding (and avoiding) questions on Dorothy Gale’s position within the upcoming sequel for months now. On the finish of 2024, Chu acknowledged that Dorothy was forged, however he wouldn’t say simply how a lot of her audiences would see within the movie. It was later rumored that the actress taking part in the position could be Alisha Weir, who’s most likely greatest recognized for her performances in Abigail and Matilda the Musical. Weir herself wouldn’t affirm or deny the rumors, although she did say that attending to play Gale could be “fairly cool.”
The Toto and Dorothy of all this apart, For Good seems prefer it’s going to be a real spectacle, primarily based on the footage that’s been revealed up to now. What followers are additionally certainly enthusiastic about, after all, is the plethora of wonderful songs that’ll be featured. The majority of these tunes are from the Broadway musical on which the movie is partially tailored, however there are additionally two unique songs from the good Stephen Schwartz. Jon M. Chu is a fan of “No Good Deed,” which he thinks shall be a “banger.”
Simply how a lot Dorothy and Toto get in on the movie’s musical moments stay to be seen. For now, we’ll simply have to attend and see on that entrance and await affirmation on whether or not Alisha Weir is taking part in the Kansas farm lady and Toulouse is taking part in her canine companion. And, if Ariana Grande’s canine actually is within the movie, let’s hope that the pupper will get to participate within the press tour along with her in some capability.
Depraved: For Good opens in theaters on November 21. Within the meantime, you possibly can stream the primary movie utilizing a Peacock subscription. Additionally, take a look at Jonathan Bailey in fellow Common Photos manufacturing Jurassic World Rebirth, which opens on July 2.