The land of Oz just got a little bolder, and a lot more fabulous. Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo is stepping into the shoes (or should we say paws?) of the Cowardly Lion in 'Wicked: For Good', the much-anticipated sequel to 'Wicked'.

The announcement was made on the official Wicked Instagram page on Monday, where Domingo playfully revealed his casting by popping out from behind a plush lion toy before grinning at the camera and teasing, “See you in Oz!”

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Director Jon M Chu couldn’t contain his excitement, hinting at the buzz this casting has already generated. “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 said

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