Lin-Manuel Miranda Reflects on Being Passed Over for 'Wicked' Role

The Hamilton creator revealed he lobbied for a minor part in the film but agreed his casting would have been distracting.

Lin-Manuel Miranda shared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that he wanted to play a minor role in the film adaptation of 'Wicked' but was not cast.
The role Miranda sought, a munchkin delivering a pivotal opening line, ultimately went to actress Kirsty Anne Shaw, whom he praised for her earnest performance.
Director Jon M. Chu, who previously worked with Miranda on 'In the Heights,' felt Miranda's involvement in the role would have been too distracting for audiences.
Miranda humorously noted that he would have delivered the line in a flamboyant, 'Regina George-like' manner, which contrasted with Shaw's approach.
The 'Wicked' film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, has been a critical success and is nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture.