Ariana Grande Reflects on Emotional Journey to Play Glinda in 'Wicked' Film

The pop star shares how she earned the iconic role and the emotional experiences on set with her fellow cast members.

Ariana Grande emphasized that she had to audition and earn the role of Glinda, despite her fame, for the upcoming 'Wicked' movie adaptation.
Grande shared that everyone on the set, including herself, experienced emotional moments daily during filming, describing the process as 'really beautiful.'
Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda on Broadway, expressed her support and trust in Grande's portrayal, encouraging her to make the role her own.
Grande's deep connection to 'Wicked' traces back to her childhood, having been a fan of the original Broadway production and its stars, Chenoweth and Idina Menzel.
The first part of the 'Wicked' film, directed by Jon M. Chu and featuring a star-studded cast including Cynthia Erivo, is set to release in theaters on November 22.