Amanda Seyfried on 'Wicked' Audition and New Challenges

Amanda Seyfried auditioned for the role of Glinda in the movie adaptation of Wicked but ultimately lost the role to Ariana Grande, despite feeling confident about her vocal performance during the audition process. Seyfried, who had previously worked with Universal Pictures on Mamma Mia, had prepared intensely for the audition and even sang alongside Cynthia Erivo, who was cast as Elphaba. Reflecting on the experience, Seyfried maintains a positive outlook, believing that 'everything happens for a reason' and cherishing the opportunity to audition with Erivo. Cynthia Erivo, during her promotional interviews, made comments that were perceived as shading other actresses she auditioned with, including Seyfried, leading to public reactions and speculation. Meanwhile, Seyfried recently reprised her Mean Girls role in a series of Walmart ads, finding it more challenging than expected due to the need to sell products rather than just perform a character.