Michelle Yeoh Reflects On ‘Wicked’ Casting As Madame Morrible: ‘This Is What We Call Diversity’

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MichelleYeoh views 'Wicked' casting as a mark of progress

for their March cover story. “This is what we call diversity, inclusivity. This is how you make it work. It is a natural process—progress, evolution that we can have as storytellers.”

“A lot of actresses find, as the numbers get bigger, the roles start to dwindle,” she explained. “Over the last few years, I’m very proud that we have been breaking away from stereotypes—it’s not just lip service. It is happening. And it’s happening to me.”

 

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