Guys, they’ve Riverdale’d The Wizard of Oz.

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On August 26, it was introduced that Gwen Matthews, finest identified for producing 13 Going on 30, will create a brand new TV sequence primarily based on The Wizard of Oz. However, there’ll reportedly be a YA twist to the sequence, with Deadline reporting that the Yellow Brick Road might be used “as a metaphor for the challenges and choices facing young adults today.”

What we all know in regards to the YA Wizard of Oz

From there, the surprises carry on coming. Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have been appointed as non-writing government producers, which ties in to Deadline’s declare that this present might be “music-infused.”

The sequence, titled Dorothy, might be launched on Amazon Prime. Other government producers embody Lee Metzger, Grant Scharbo, and Patrick Moran.

“I’ve been in love with The Wizard of Oz books since I was a child,” Matthews. mentioned “The story reminds us of the qualities we need to get through hard times, and Dorothy is a symbol of strength who shows us that with a little kindness — and a lot of grit — we can not only achieve great things but also lift up those around us. I’m excited to bring that message to the world, now more than ever.”

Fans had been appalled

However, this information didn’t obtain the nice and cozy reception Matthews may need hoped for. Referencing a @DiscussingFilm submit discussing the information, one X person lamented that “each word of this tweet is more upsetting than the last.”

Another addressed Gwen Stefani straight, writing: “Just leave The Wizard of Oz alone!!! The original story is fine!! Yes, I’m talking to you, Gwen!!!”

This person wasn’t the one one focusing on Stefani, as a fan of the singer admitted: “Listen, I like among the Gwen Stefani songs, however what the [expletive] does she learn about The Wizard of Oz?“

An extra person argued that Blake Shelton, who’s Stefani’s husband, “ruined” her music (he additionally wrote songs along with her). “She ruined her music (her new music) discography, and now she’s ruining the WIZARD OF OZ!” they despaired.

Film critic John Rocha additionally weighed in, saying, “No one needs a MAGA and Hallmark-influenced version of The Wizard of Oz. Gwen ‘I’m Just A MAGA Girl’ Stefani, Blake, and Gina are gonna paint the yellow brick road a nice red, have Elphaba look like Hillary, Glinda look like MTG, and the wizard look like Trump. GTFOH with this nonsense!”

While an extra person quipped, “When they replace the munchkins with harajuku girls.”

Fans are fiercely defensive of the unique

This isn’t the primary time followers have defended the sanctity of The Wizard of Oz. When it was introduced that there could be a screening of the beloved film at The Sphere, followers had been horrified to find that the movie had been enhanced and, in some methods, prolonged utilizing AI.

Clearly, the unique Wizard of Oz film means lots to many individuals, and excluding Wicked, it shouldn’t be messed with.

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