You’ll soon be able to visit the tulip field from ‘Wicked.’ Here’s where
Nine million tulips of a variety of colors were grown in Norfolk, England to serve as the backdrop for Munchkinland in "Wicked," and starting next year visitors can go and see the tulip fields.
‘Wicked’: What Happened to the 9 Million Tulips Planted for the Film?
The endless rows of tulips made for a spectacular visual captured by Alice Brooks’ cinematography. The film’s opening number “No One Mourns the Wicked” is set in Munchkin Village — which Crowley built, and the tulips serve as a painterly backdrop.
“Wicked”: All About the 9 Million Tulips Planted for Munchkinland and Where They Are Now
The film’s production designer, Nathan Crowley, had nine million tulips planted to create the look of the magical village in the musical, a prequel to The Wizard of Oz. Crowley says he and director Jon M. Chu wanted the set to be “wondrous and colorful” and came up with the idea that the munchkins would be tulip farmers.
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The Set of ‘Wicked’ Features a Field of 9 Million Real Tulips
Working with a farmer in Norfolk, England, production designer Nathan Crowley grew a field of real flowers in a rainbow of colors for Munchkinland.
Nine million tulips were planted for 'Wicked'
Nine million tulips were planted for the musical fantasy film Wicked. Variety reported that production designer Nathan Crowley aligned with director Jon Chu's vision of doing everything on camera. His proposal was initially questioned and was asked to opt for visual effects,
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