Wicked Almost Didn't Cast Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo

Wicked: everything you need to know about the new Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande film
The long-anticipated film adaptation of the hit musical that transformed The Wizard of Oz will premiere in the UK in less than three weeks.Fans are excited to see how the two-part prequel will play out on the big screen.
Wicked's Cynthia Erivo didn't think she would be cast as Elphaba because she's Black
Alexia first played Elphaba in 2008 as a temporary cover for Kerry Ellis. She then did a full run as Elphaba between 2009 and 2010. When Cynthia was cast as Elphaba, Alexia was the only Black actress to have ever played Elphaba full-time in a professional production of Wicked.
Cynthia Erivo shades actresses who auditioned for Glinda in ‘Wicked’: ‘Thank goodness’ Ariana Grande was cast
Cynthia Erivo shaded the actresses who auditioned for the role of Glinda in the “Wicked” movie, expressing her gratitude that Ariana Grande ultimately landed the part. In a new interview with The New York Times, Erivo, 37, and Grande, 31, spoke about the casting process.
Why Wicked Almost Didn't Cast Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
Everyone is bubbling with excitement as we get closer to the release of the first Wicked movie — a.k.a. the day we can finally see Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo step into the shoes of Glinda and Elphaba.
Ariana Grande And Cynthia Erivo Both Got Covid On The Set Of Wicked, But Grande's Timing Couldn't Have Been Worse
The Wizard of Oz prequel is getting its own movie this month, with Wicked's cast list being led by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. It turns out they both got Covid on the set, but Grande's timing couldn't have been worse.
Video: Get Ready with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on the Set of WICKED
Two new videos are taking viewers behind the scenes as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo get into character on the set of the Wicked movie. Both show an up-close look at the stars as they put on their iconic makeup and costumes.
Every Time Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Channeled Wicked IRL
Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have been invoking Elphaba and Glinda with their couture for months leading up to the film's Nov. 22 premiere in theaters.
‘Wicked’ Author Gregory Maguire Talks New Book, Movie Tie-In and What’s Next for Elphaba (EXCLUSIVE)
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Wicked': The secret connection between Elphaba's name and the author of the original book, published in 1900, L. Frank Baum.
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‘Wicked’: The Secret Musical Tributes to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Explained
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Each Contracted COVID Days Before Their Biggest Wicked Musical Numbers
Elphaba’s “Defying Gravity” and Glinda’s “Popular” were almost derailed by sickness, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande ...
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