Xfinityshared the new promo video forWicked, tracing the lead stars' stories growing up with Winnie Holzman’s classic tale to their real reactions when they were informed that they had gotten the roles.Footage from their casting shows that Grande was in tears, and Erivo was very overjoyed by the news.The video, “Connect to Your Dreams Longform,” emphasizes the stars' childhood dreams and how they grew up to pursue a career in acting and singing, which eventually led them to their dream roles. Check out the video below:
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This Dream Is Also Translating With Audiences
It may be an understatement about Grande and Erivo’s destined roles inthe upcomingWickedadaptation. Both stars have connections toWickedbefore their casting, such as Grande performing “The Wizard and I” in the NBC specialWicked 15th Anniversaryand Erivo’s musical act or “I Couldn’t Be Happier” in the PBS specialWicked in Concert. However, this was almost not the case, as directorJon M. Chu had thought about casting lesser-known actorsto portray the dynamic duo. This changed when they did auditions, with the director saying “…there were two people who were meant to do this role, for this particular movie at this particular time.”
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However, even thecasting forWickeddidn’t come without criticism,particularly for Grande as Glinda. Grande recently spoke about the casting backlash, acknowledging the responses by saying, “I felt a little bit of the initial nervousness or the sort of preconceived notions about what I might be able to deliver or not deliver, or why I would be wrong or whatever.” Although the backlash may stem from Grande’s massive career as a pop singer, it also comes as a reminder that she had her start on Broadway with13: The Musicalin 2008.
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By this point, any hesitation about theWickedcasting choices should have been alleviated with the trailers already showcasing emotional and powerful performances from Grande and Erivo. This new promo even adds a personal touch to exemplify how the Broadway musical has resonated with the two big stars in the same way it has touched audiences for decades.
While many may not agree with the casting choices, there is no denying that Erivo and Grande have chemistry, and even their real-life friendship is evident inWicked’s promotion.
While many may not agree with the casting choices, there is no denying that Erivo and Grande have chemistry, and even their real-life friendship is evident inWicked’s promotion. With what is already seen from their portrayal, there is no doubt that the movie will make their audiences, Idina Menzel, and Kristin Chenoweth proud.
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Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
