Dove Cameron And Ariana Grande

Dove Cameron has confirmed that she auditioned for the role of Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, in the upcoming movie adaptation of 'Wicked'. Despite not landing the role, Cameron expressed her excitement to see the film and praised the entire cast as "phenomenal". During a Schmigadoon! Season 2 event in North Hollywood, the 27-year-old actress and singer shared that she had gone through a lengthy audition process for Jon M. Chu's two films. "I know that for everybody who did go out for it, it was a very long process," Cameron said.

Although Dove Cameron was not cast as Glinda in the upcoming 'Wicked' movie, she expressed her excitement for her friend Ariana Grande, whom she described as "a living icon." Cameron, who works with the original Glinda Kristen Chenoweth on Schmigadoon!, has known Grande since they were both young and is confident that Grande will do an excellent job in the role. Cameron also praised the entire cast of the film as "phenomenal" and expressed her eagerness to see it as a fan. Cameron and Grande have worked together before on Hairspray Live! and both got their start in the entertainment industry at a young age, with Cameron starring in Liv and Maddie and Grande appearing in Victorious and Sam & Cat. In 2019, Cameron expressed her desire to play the role of Glinda, calling it "the role of a lifetime."

The highly anticipated 'Wicked' movie, set to hit theaters in November 2024, will star Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and feature an impressive cast that includes Bowen Yang, Keala Settle, Marissa Bode, Brownwyn James, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, and Jonathan Bailey, among others. Fans of the musical can take comfort in the fact that Ariana Grande has been keeping them updated on the movie's progress. Last month, Grande and Erivo shared a post on Instagram showing some sweet behind-the-scenes moments.

Although the film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical will differ slightly from its stage version and other adaptations, director Jon M. Chu has promised to stay true to the heart of the story. He announced in April 2022 that he plans to make two separate films that will capture the essence of the beloved story, which is based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.'

Director Jon M. Chu took to social media to share a letter in which he explained why he has decided to make two separate films for the 'Wicked' adaptation. According to Chu, it became clear that trying to fit the story into a single film would require making compromises that could damage the source material.

Recently, it was announced that Jeff Goldblum will also be involved in the film. During a performance with his band, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Goldblum was joined backstage by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. When asked about his experience on the 'Wicked' set during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Goldblum raved about Erivo and Grande's performances as the witches.

Dove Cameron And Ariana Grande