Ethan Slater Joins Verve with ‘Wicked: For Good’ Exclusive

Ethan Slater has joined Verve for representation, according to exclusive information from El-Balad. He will continue to be represented by ATA Management, Jackoway Austen, and Jill Fritzo PR. This announcement comes just weeks before the release of “Wicked: For Good,” scheduled for November 21.

Ethan Slater’s Role in “Wicked: For Good”

In the upcoming film, Slater will reprise his role as Boq Woodsman. He previously portrayed this character in the successful 2024 feature adaptation of “Wicked.” The original film gained significant acclaim, grossing over $750 million worldwide. It received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.

Acknowledgments and Nominations

The film also earned a nomination for Best Picture. Its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, received nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively. This highlights the film’s strong reception and critical acclaim.

Slater’s Accomplishments in Theater

Ethan Slater’s talent spans both stage and screen. He is particularly recognized for his theatrical performances. Slater received a Tony Award nomination and won both a Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role in “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

• Notable stage roles include:
• “Spamalot”
• Off-Broadway revival of “Assassins”

Future Projects

Slater’s next project is the off-Broadway play “Marcel on the Train,” which he co-wrote with Marshall Pailet. In addition to his stage work, he has appeared in various television shows. His credits include:

• “Gen V” on Amazon
• “Elsbeth” on CBS
• “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
• “Fosse/Verdon”
• “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”

Currently, Slater is also developing a feature film inspired by the life of silent film star Buster Keaton, showcasing his versatility and creative ambition.