Mumbai, Nov 7
Ariana Grande has been signed to star in the film adaptation of Broadway musical 'Wicked' along with Cynthia Erivo. While the announcement has got their fans roused up for the big project, there's one particular name that can't be more happier and proud - theatre legend Kristin Chenoweth, who played Glinda in the original 'Wicked' musical.
While Ariana will play Glinda the Good Witch, Cynthia will be portraying the character of Elphaba who later turns into the Wicked Witch of the West, in 'The Wizard of Oz'. The stars had announced their casting in respective Instagram posts on Thursday evening. The film helmed by Jon M. Chu will serve as a prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Initially set for release on December 22, 2021, the film's production had suffered multiple setbacks, the most recent one being the departure of director Stephen Daldry because of scheduling conflicts.
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