Who is Bethany Weaver? Meet the actress who plays Bad Dorothy: for good

One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the release of November 2025 Bad: good it was the release of Dorothy Gale and her friends who appeared The Wizard of Oz.

Director John M. Chu He cunningly planned the slow release of the revelations of the throw, first to confirm that Ethan Slater‘s munchkin hero boq Woodsman from 2024’s – Ms be a tin man in Good. As the release of the sequel approached, that was confirmed Jonathan BaileyTiyero Tigelaar will transform into the Scarecrow, season An invitation‘ Colman Domingo revealed the cowardly lion.

The most important role of Dorothy Gale finally went to the English dancer and choree writer Bethany Weaver – Even though CHU chose never to show Dorothy’s face in the shack because they felt it would remove ELPPABA (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda’s (Ariana Grande) heroic journey.

“I didn’t want to focus on who you think Dorothy is in any story you go into,” Chu said People in October 2025.

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Who is ‘bad: the beautiful star’ of Bethany Weaver?

Artist and choreographer Bethany Weaver’s of Dorothy Gale Bad: good it matured in November 2025 when a listing was posted on his website that talked about his casting in the sequel. (Spotlight is a casting tool in the UK entertainment industry.)

It was reported that same month that those who saw the early examination of Bad: good confirmed that Weaver is being cast in the role on screen.

Weaver’s What’s on stage The profile describes him as an actor, dancer and choreographer. He appeared as part of ENGGENT IN Rumi in music and Wings are broken in music in UK sections. He did the same Broken Wings Cast in Doha, Qatar, in 2019.

“Unforgettable experience, beautiful, company of @brokekwenwingsmusical – special to perform in Doha and stay at @mondrian_doha where we were very well looked after,” he wrote Broken Wings Via Instagram in November 2019. “Jadore this team has raised a family. I am so grateful and devastated by what happened this week.”

What’s on stage suaver included by getting the choreography the West End Musical Asmahan At the Peacock Theater in 2025, while the UK Press reported that she previously worked as a Pilates instructor in Surrey, England, and.

What ‘bad:’ star Bethany Weaver had to say about playing Dorothy Gale?

As of publication, Weaver has not participated in any promotional discussions for Bad: goodit seems to maintain a mystery surrounding its operation.

Weaver was very active in social media in the lead Bad: goodIt is released on November 21, 2025, but as of publication, he is yet to reveal anything about the movie.

Instead, he celebrated his 30th birthday in October 2025 by sharing a new professional headshot via Instagram to commemorate “a new era of life.”

“Early 30th Anniversary. Feeling so grateful and so loved,” she wrote on Instagram. “Here’s to a happy continuing life.”

Elsewhere, Weaver shared a photo shoot in celebration of her work with Pilates and Dance UK and took her Instagram followers on holiday over the summer.

Why they’re bad: The good director Jon M Chu never showed Dorothy’s face

The weaver reportedly only appears on screen internally Bad: good At 69 seconds he only speaks six words – even if his face is not shown on the screen.

Dorothy is involved in the line at the risk of Goodwhere he was accidentally given a pair of nessanaro fitted shoes

Before the release of the sequel, CHU was explained People that he did not show Dorothy’s face Bad: good because he didn’t want to ‘focus’ on people’s memories of The Wizard of Oz.

“This is still Elphaba and Glinda’s journey, too [Dorothy] It’s a pawn in the middle of it all,” added the pilot of the film.

Cynthia Erivowho plays elphaba elquel, was later told The state That was a sign of respect to avoid showing Dorothy’s face for good.

“I think it’s a great thing to do,” she said. “Because then everyone keeps the Dorothy they know.”

However, Ariana Grande it is written in the book that the wonderful exchange between Glinda and Dorothy would be one of the most memorable moments Good.

“I love the little crush that Gilda has on Dorothy,” he joked. “There’s a lot going on, and he really doesn’t have time to deal with this. He could have told him to take the train to Emerald City! But he didn’t depend on Glicha, that.”

Bad: good Hits theaters Friday, November 21.