Wicked’s Ariana Grande Reveals Going Through Intense Audition Process to Bag Role of Glinda: ‘I Don’t Want It…’

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Ariana Grande receives a lot of praise for her portrayal of Glinda in the fantasy movie Wicked. On screen, she acted alongside Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and others.

Instead, joining the sets directed by Jon M. Chu was effortless, considering Ariana Grande underwent a rigorous audition phase. Despite her established fame as a pop star, Grande embarked on her acting career with the highly-anticipated role she took on.

In discussing her role in the movie, the actress shared that she underwent several audition sessions prior to appearing on set.

She remarked, “Those who didn’t comprehend would respond with, ‘Oh, that’s just foolish, they know how gifted you are,’ but I responded, ‘That’s kind of you to say, but Glinda demands a lot from me. I want it only if I’ve truly earned it.’

Moreover, Grande continued by stating, “It transformed into a stunning journey of self-discovery, revealing, ‘Wow, I adore this individual hidden beneath the makeup and performance.’

In this instance, the singer known as the Sweetener wasn’t new to collaborating on projects, yet director Jon M. Chu didn’t seek fame or talent for the part; instead, he was captivated by the aspects of originality, passion, and emotional depth.

Marc Platt, the movie producer, disclosed to the media that Ariana Grande had persistently sought him out for approximately 10 years. He elaborated, “In a charming manner, she would often inquire about visiting me whenever she might have heard rumors of a potential film project.

Finally, the actress picked up on the character and was locked in to play Glinda.

Wicked will soon be available to watch on streaming platforms.

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2025-02-12 00:08