Source: /Film | The Shiznit | Posted By: Dan Geer
Back in August, actor Bruce Campbell revealed that he would be making a cameo in Sam Raimi’s upcoming Wizard of Oz prequel, Oz the Great and Powerful, continuing a longstanding tradition of Campbell making cameos in Sam Raimi films. However, just last month Campbell tweeted that a decision had been made to not film his cameo.
But fear not, Campbell fans, as it appears Raimi has had a change of heart. Just a couple of days ago, Campbell revealed to The Shiznit that he will indeed be in the film after all, and that his scene has already been shot! Read on for more info!
Regarding the cameo, Bruce Campbell said:
“The scene that I shot was a page [of the script] and it took all day. It was great to see the scope of Oz and to see the detail, and the craftsmanship and the professionalism and the incredible stuff that they’re doing visually in every other way.”
When asked what his role was, he only had this to say:
“I play a pivotal role. It involves me and Oz – that’s James Franco – and let’s just say that we have a confrontation. It was a very fun role to do actually.”
So there you have it. Campbell’s back in, although we all suspect that he’s still being sarcastic about his role being “pivotal.” Either way, hail to the king, baby!
Oz the Great and Powerful, directed by Sam Raimi, stars James Franco, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Abigail Spencer, Joey King and… Bruce Campbell. It is slated to hit theaters March 8, 2013.
Official Synopsis:
Oz the Great and Powerful imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.
