Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to Star in 'Wicked' Movie Adaptation

Grande and Erivo to Play Elphaba and Glinda in Upcoming Film

The long-awaited film adaptation of Wicked is moving forward, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande officially set to play Elphaba and Glinda.

The news was announced by the film's director, Jon M. Chu on Twitter. Chu expressed his excitement for the upcoming project, calling it "a dream come true" to be working with such talented artists.

The Casting Process

Chu also revealed in his tweet that he had met with over 100 actresses for the role of both Elphaba and Glinda.

The casting process was reportedly extensive and included many promising actresses. However, Chu ultimately believed that Erivo and Grande were the perfect choices for the roles.