Ariana Grande Auditions for Elphaba in Wicked

Ariana Grande initially auditioned for the role of Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, despite her long-held desire to play Glinda. Director Jon M. Chu revealed a significant misunderstanding during the auditions, where he believed Grande was auditioning for Glinda, while casting directors thought she was vying for Elphaba. Grande confirmed she had prepared to sing both characters' songs, but secretly felt destined for the role of Glinda. The confusion arose partly due to her previous performance of Elphaba's song 'The Wizard and I' during a televised special. Ultimately, Grande was cast as Glinda, alongside Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and the film will explore the complex friendship between the two witches. The film is set to feature a star-studded cast, including Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.