Fantasy adventure directed by Sam Raimi‎.‎ Acting as a prequel to the much‎-loved classic ‎'‎The Wizard of Oz‎'‎ ‎(‎1939‎)‎‎,‎ the film explores how the titular hero‎,‎ Oscar Diggs ‎(‎James Franco‎)‎‎,‎ a largely unsuccessful circus magician in Kansas‎,‎ may have found his way to the Land of Oz and his early days in the magical realm‎.‎ Seeing his new home as a world of opportunity‎,‎ Oz firmly believes his luck has changed for the better when he is introduced to three witches‎,‎ Theodora ‎(‎Mila Kunis‎)‎‎,‎ Evanora ‎(‎Rachel Weisz‎)‎ and Glinda ‎(‎Michelle Williams‎)‎‎,‎ who suggest that he is destined for greatness beyond his imagination‎.‎ However‎,‎ before Oscar can realise his true potential‎,‎ he must journey through Oz and come face‎-to‎-face with the problems that haunt the fantastic land‎.‎