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Michelle Williams wins role in 'Oz' prequel
May 18, 2011, 5:10 PM EST

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Variety reports that Michelle Williams has landed the coveted role of Glinda the Good Witch in the star-studded "Wizard of Oz" prequel, "Oz: The Great and Powerful."

Bing: More on the 'Oz' prequel

According to Vulture, the actress beat out Hilary Swank for the role played by Billie Burke in the beloved 1939 movie.

Sam Raimi will direct the film, which also stars James Franco, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis.

More: Tim Burton drops out of 'Sleeping Beauty' adaptation

Later this year, Williams will appear in another iconic role, playing Marilyn Monroe in "My Week With Marilyn."

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Bulldog9
May 19, 2011 12:43PM
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Amen, I would pay to see her getting railed by the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow...but not a flying monkey.

 

Will Smith is in enough movies.

susan mccarty (J.Susan)
May 19, 2011 7:17AM
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How about the part of Dorothy? Have they thought about Jean Louisa Kelly? She is not only pretty but has a great voice....she sang in the movie with Richard Dreyfus...
YouReallyWanna is a tahurd
May 18, 2011 6:33PM
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Hopefully there will be skin showing.
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