Movie musicals are a tried and true genre in filmmaking, one that can win major categories during awards season. Arguably the most anticipated new project(s) of its kind is the Bad movies, directed Crazy rich Asians cinematographer Jon M. Chu. Given how beloved and long-running the Broadway musical is, the pressure is on for the film adaptation to live up to the hype. But there’s some A+ talent involved, starring Cynthia Erivo and the pop star Ariana Grande. The latter plays Glinda, a role that originated on the great white road Kristin Chenoweth. And OG Glinda recently explained why she’s “delighted” Grande has been cast in the upcoming film adaptations.
The hype for Chu’s upcoming movie musical has been building steadily ever since the leading lady pairing was announced. Although the cast his Bad they’re pretty stacked, they’ve got some big shoes to fill when it comes to Broadway’s original company. While Idina Menzel admitted that she is upset Kristin Chenoweth has another perspective on not being able to play Elphaba again. Chenoweth shared why Grande is the right choiceand spoke GMA about her feelings about the film, saying:
Honestly, I’m glad it’s her because I don’t know if it would be that easy for me [if it were someone else]but because it’s her and someone who’s wanted it so bad her whole life and someone I can …be a sounding board for, it just comes full circle.
How sweet is that? While Kristin Chenoweth admitted that she might have had different feelings if another actress had been Glinda, she seems thrilled to be a super fan like Ariana Grande. And since they have a personal relationship, the West wing The actress can also be a resource for the 30-year-old pop star/actress.
While she’s giving Glinda the gauntlet to Ariana Grande, some fans are still holding out hope Chenoweth makes a cameo at some point during its runtime Bad movie theater. She’s been tight-lipped on the matter, but it seems like an obvious choice to include both her and Idina Menzel. Later in the same interview with GMAThe Joy The actress spoke more about her relationship with Grande and their role together, saying:
At this point, it’s her turn, you know? He said, “You know I will pay you homage. And I said, “I know you will, but I just want you to feel the freedom. There’s not going to be any judgment, just love from me.’
Kristin Chenoweth really looks like such a gem. Countless actors have played at this point BadGlinda is on stage, but Ariana Grande will be the movie version. There are already many rumors about her performance, including that she was lip syncing to Chenoweth’s vocals. Although Ariana’s take on the songs was captured thanks to drones filming video sets, spoiling some of her vocal choices.
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