Ariana Grande says the first day on the set of 'Wicked' was one of the most "emotional" experiences of her life.The 30-year-old star plays Galinda the Good Witch in Jon M. Chu's upcoming two-part movie adaptation of the popular stage musical and recalled how she was moved to tears as she embraced the director and her co-star Cynthia Erivo for the first time.Speaking to Variety at the Met Gala on Monday (06.05.24) night, Ariana said: "My first day on set for 'Wicked' was the most emotional day of my life. All I remember was holding hands with Cynthia and Jon and crying. And (Jon) saying, 'Welcome to 'Wicked''."The 'We Can't Be Friends' singer forged a close bond with Erivo - who stars as fellow witch Elphaba - during their work on the project and it meant that chemistry between the pair came naturally.
- 5/7/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Ariana Grande is believed to be around 5ft ½ in (153.7 cm), though she has claimed to be taller in interviews.
Ariana Grande dazzles in a custom Giambattista Valli pink gown at the 2024 Oscars, channeling her character Glinda with a majestic puff sleeve cape and elegant updo (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)
She is considered petite and is approximately 3.5 inches (about 8.9 centimeters) shorter than the average American woman, whose height is typically around 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm).
In June 2009, the successful singer claimed on Twitter that she’s grown taller.
Ariana Grande claims on Twitter that her real height is 5-foot 3-inches (Credit: Twitter)
Two years later, she indicated that her height might be only 5 feet, approximately 152.4 cm.
Ariana Grande says her height is 5 feet or a little more (Credit: Twitter)
Ariana Grande has a shoe size of 6 US, which is relatively small. The average shoe size for women in the United States is around 8.5 US.
Ariana Grande dazzles in a custom Giambattista Valli pink gown at the 2024 Oscars, channeling her character Glinda with a majestic puff sleeve cape and elegant updo (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)
She is considered petite and is approximately 3.5 inches (about 8.9 centimeters) shorter than the average American woman, whose height is typically around 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm).
In June 2009, the successful singer claimed on Twitter that she’s grown taller.
Ariana Grande claims on Twitter that her real height is 5-foot 3-inches (Credit: Twitter)
Two years later, she indicated that her height might be only 5 feet, approximately 152.4 cm.
Ariana Grande says her height is 5 feet or a little more (Credit: Twitter)
Ariana Grande has a shoe size of 6 US, which is relatively small. The average shoe size for women in the United States is around 8.5 US.
- 4/17/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Peter Dinklage is set to voice Dr. Dillamond in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of 'Wicked'.Jim Orr, Universal Pictures President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution, shared the news about the 54-year-old 'Game of Thrones' star's casting during the studio's CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas on Wednesday (10.04.24).Dillamond is a goat professor at Shiz University and a mentor to protagonist Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who sings the song 'Something Bad' to warn her dark forces threatening the speaking animals of the Land of Oz.In the original Broadway musical in 2003, William Youmans had the part.Ariana Grande, 30, joins Cynthia as Glinda (The Good Witch) in the two-part adaptation, which tells the backstory of 'The Wizard of Oz' and how the Wicked Witch of the West came to be.The films are helmed by John M. Chu and the first part is set for release on November 27, 2024, with the second part to...
- 4/11/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
There’s no place like CinemaCon for Universal to debut enchanting new footage for Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Wicked! On Wednesday, the studio dropped a house on the CinemaCon crowd at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, helping Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, to tell her side of a misunderstood story.
During Universal’s CinemaCon presentation, the studio surprised the crowd by activating lanyards and roses given out before the presentation. Like magic, the objects lit up, flashing different colors as the theater filled with music. When the Great and Powerful Oz showed up, the lights interacted with his entrance. Jeff Goldblum is Oz, and he took the stage to introduce the film. “I’ll be a ringtail flying monkey if that’s not the biggest flying cranium I’ve seen in my life,” Goldblum quipped about his character.
“I’ve been chased by dinosaurs, I...
During Universal’s CinemaCon presentation, the studio surprised the crowd by activating lanyards and roses given out before the presentation. Like magic, the objects lit up, flashing different colors as the theater filled with music. When the Great and Powerful Oz showed up, the lights interacted with his entrance. Jeff Goldblum is Oz, and he took the stage to introduce the film. “I’ll be a ringtail flying monkey if that’s not the biggest flying cranium I’ve seen in my life,” Goldblum quipped about his character.
“I’ve been chased by dinosaurs, I...
- 4/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo traveled to Las Vegas for CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners.
Dressed in their character’s signature pink and green aesthetic, the Grammy-nominated artists graced the stage at Caesars Palace to hype up “Wicked,” the big-budget movie musical that’s due in theaters around Thanksgiving.
“We both felt such a tremendous responsibility to honor these women and to pour our hearts, our souls, our tears — so many different pairs of lashes,” said Grande, who requested to hold hands with her co-star on stage. Erivo added, “I’m really grateful for this journey that we’ve taken together.”
Though they didn’t sing (to the disappointment of many in the room), they introduced an extended featurette. Scored to “Popular” and “Defying Gravity,” the dazzling footage showcased the sweeping, brightly lit world and includes scenes of Elphaba roaming the halls of Shiz University...
Dressed in their character’s signature pink and green aesthetic, the Grammy-nominated artists graced the stage at Caesars Palace to hype up “Wicked,” the big-budget movie musical that’s due in theaters around Thanksgiving.
“We both felt such a tremendous responsibility to honor these women and to pour our hearts, our souls, our tears — so many different pairs of lashes,” said Grande, who requested to hold hands with her co-star on stage. Erivo added, “I’m really grateful for this journey that we’ve taken together.”
Though they didn’t sing (to the disappointment of many in the room), they introduced an extended featurette. Scored to “Popular” and “Defying Gravity,” the dazzling footage showcased the sweeping, brightly lit world and includes scenes of Elphaba roaming the halls of Shiz University...
- 4/11/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Universal ended its CinemaCon presentation with Wicked last year, and they continued to beat the drum for director Jon M. Chu’s feature take of the Broadway musical with a colorful spectacle. Every attendee at Caesars Colosseum was given a faux tulip that lit up in varying colors, in particular pink and green, creating a great visual before Jeff Goldblum aka the Wizard took the stage to introduce Chu and producer Marc Platt.
Chu regaled: “I was a Silicon Valley kid, and as a matter of luck, I was there when Wicked was workshopped in San Francisco. I’ll never forget it; it imprinted on me permanently.”
He was joined by Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Bailey. Yeoh praised Chu for casting her in roles in which the filmmaker “knows her so well.”
But the big surprise came when the witches themselves, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, stepped on stage.
Grande...
Chu regaled: “I was a Silicon Valley kid, and as a matter of luck, I was there when Wicked was workshopped in San Francisco. I’ll never forget it; it imprinted on me permanently.”
He was joined by Michelle Yeoh and Jonathan Bailey. Yeoh praised Chu for casting her in roles in which the filmmaker “knows her so well.”
But the big surprise came when the witches themselves, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, stepped on stage.
Grande...
- 4/11/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Film fans were given a treat during the Super Bowl on Sunday night (11.02.24) when trailers for 'Wicked' and 'Deadpool and Wolverine' aired.The huge football game is often used to promote new movies during the ad breaks and this year's clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers was no exception - with viewers being given a first look at the new movie version of the hit stage show starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.In the trailer, Ariana was seen in costume as Glinda the Good Witch alongside Cynthia as Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West. The film has been made in two parts - with the first being released this year and the second slated for 2025 - and is a prequel to the events of 'The Wizard of Oz'.The night's other big trailer showed the return of Ryan Reynolds'...
- 2/12/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Good news! She’s dead. Director Jon M. Chu has revealed the first look at Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in the movie version of “Wicked.”
“You weren’t told the whole story. What happens when you veer off the Yellow Brick Road? First Look of the #WickedMovie … currently in production in Oz,” Chu wrote on Instagram.
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In the darkly lit photos, Erivo is sporting her character’s signature witch hat and broom, while a blonde Grande is donning a striking pink gown as she ascends a staircase.
A prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked” recounts everything that happened before Dorothy sauntered down that iconic yellow brick road — and tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, known as the Good Witch.
“You weren’t told the whole story. What happens when you veer off the Yellow Brick Road? First Look of the #WickedMovie … currently in production in Oz,” Chu wrote on Instagram.
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In the darkly lit photos, Erivo is sporting her character’s signature witch hat and broom, while a blonde Grande is donning a striking pink gown as she ascends a staircase.
A prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked” recounts everything that happened before Dorothy sauntered down that iconic yellow brick road — and tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, known as the Good Witch.
- 4/16/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey has been cast opposite Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the upcoming Wicked movie, director Jon M. Chu confirmed Wednesday.
Bailey is a recurring lead in the Netflix Bridgerton series, where he plays Anthony Bridgerton, and has also appeared onstage, most recently in the West End production of Mike Bartlett’s play Cock. He’s also appeared in musicals, including the 2019 West End revival of Company. He will play Fiyero in Wicked.
Variety first reported that Bailey was in talks for the role, and Chu followed up on Twitter to confirm Wednesday, writing, “He’s perfect, they’re perfect. They’d be perfect together. Born to be forever…. I am too excited to pretend this hasn’t been happening. We have a Fiyero!”
As announced in April, the Wicked movie will be split into two films. The first one is scheduled to debut Dec.
Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey has been cast opposite Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the upcoming Wicked movie, director Jon M. Chu confirmed Wednesday.
Bailey is a recurring lead in the Netflix Bridgerton series, where he plays Anthony Bridgerton, and has also appeared onstage, most recently in the West End production of Mike Bartlett’s play Cock. He’s also appeared in musicals, including the 2019 West End revival of Company. He will play Fiyero in Wicked.
Variety first reported that Bailey was in talks for the role, and Chu followed up on Twitter to confirm Wednesday, writing, “He’s perfect, they’re perfect. They’d be perfect together. Born to be forever…. I am too excited to pretend this hasn’t been happening. We have a Fiyero!”
As announced in April, the Wicked movie will be split into two films. The first one is scheduled to debut Dec.
- 9/21/2022
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Bridgerton” star Jonathan Bailey has been in talks to join the cast of Jon M. Chu’s musical adaptation of “Wicked,” and on Wednesday, the director announced the British actor will play Fiyero in the two-part film.
Chu confirmed the news on Twitter with an apt lyric from the song “Dancing Through Life.”
“He’s perfect, they’re perfect. They’d be perfect together. Born to be forever…..I am too excited to pretend this hasn’t been happening. We have a Fiyero!!!!” he wrote.
Bailey’s character Fiyero is Elphaba’s love interest, who attends Shiz University with both her and Glinda. The actor and theater star would join a cast that includes Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
He’s perfect, they’re perfect. They’d be perfect together. Born to be forever….. I am too excited to pretend this hasn’t been happening.
Chu confirmed the news on Twitter with an apt lyric from the song “Dancing Through Life.”
“He’s perfect, they’re perfect. They’d be perfect together. Born to be forever…..I am too excited to pretend this hasn’t been happening. We have a Fiyero!!!!” he wrote.
Bailey’s character Fiyero is Elphaba’s love interest, who attends Shiz University with both her and Glinda. The actor and theater star would join a cast that includes Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
He’s perfect, they’re perfect. They’d be perfect together. Born to be forever….. I am too excited to pretend this hasn’t been happening.
- 9/21/2022
- by Brian Welk and Katie Campione
- The Wrap
From one yearning love story to the next — "Bridgerton" star Jonathan Bailey is considering a break from the Ton to head into the fantastical world of Oz. Per Variety, Bailey is in talks to join the cast of Jon M. Chu's "Wicked" adaptation. The actor is being considered for the role of Fiyero, which would put him smack dab in the middle of a love triangle with Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba and Ariana Grande's Glinda. All the drama of your typical season of "Bridgerton," but with magic and singing? Sign us up!
In case you aren't up to date on your "Wicked" lore, the stage musical is set to make its big screen debut in a two-part feature adaptation, telling the story of the witches of Oz before the arrival of Dorothy. The films will focus on the connection between Galinda and Elphaba (who becomes known as the...
In case you aren't up to date on your "Wicked" lore, the stage musical is set to make its big screen debut in a two-part feature adaptation, telling the story of the witches of Oz before the arrival of Dorothy. The films will focus on the connection between Galinda and Elphaba (who becomes known as the...
- 9/21/2022
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
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Amanda Seyfried is looking back at auditioning for Wicked.
In a conversation with Backstage, the actress reflected on auditioning for the role of Glinda in Universal’s upcoming adaptation of the hit musical, while filming the Hulu series The Dropout.
“I have dreams that I’m still auditioning for Wicked. Last summer while I was playing Elizabeth [on The Dropout], on the weekends I was auditioning in person to play Glinda in the movie version of Wicked — because I wanted it that much that I was like, ‘You know what? Yeah, I have to play the last scene of The Dropout on Tuesday. I’ll give my Sunday to you.’ I literally bent over backwards while playing the hardest role of my life,” Seyfried said.
The Glinda role in Jon M. Chu’s film would eventually go to Ariana Grande, who will co-star alongside Cynthia Erivo,...
Amanda Seyfried is looking back at auditioning for Wicked.
In a conversation with Backstage, the actress reflected on auditioning for the role of Glinda in Universal’s upcoming adaptation of the hit musical, while filming the Hulu series The Dropout.
“I have dreams that I’m still auditioning for Wicked. Last summer while I was playing Elizabeth [on The Dropout], on the weekends I was auditioning in person to play Glinda in the movie version of Wicked — because I wanted it that much that I was like, ‘You know what? Yeah, I have to play the last scene of The Dropout on Tuesday. I’ll give my Sunday to you.’ I literally bent over backwards while playing the hardest role of my life,” Seyfried said.
The Glinda role in Jon M. Chu’s film would eventually go to Ariana Grande, who will co-star alongside Cynthia Erivo,...
- 7/21/2022
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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