November 4th 2024.
The highly anticipated release of the film adaptation of Wicked is just around the corner, and fans are buzzing with excitement. One of the leading stars, Ariana Grande, has made a surprising change for her role in the musical. According to reports, the singer will be using a different name in the film's credits, marking her return to the big screen after a three-year hiatus.
For those unfamiliar, Wicked is based on the 2003 stage play of the same name, which launched Idina Menzel to Broadway stardom. The film stars Grande alongside Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey and follows the story of Elphaba Thropp, a misunderstood young woman with green skin, as she enrolls at Shiz University in the Land of Oz.
In the film, Grande will be taking on the role of Galinda Upland, Elphaba's bubbly and popular roommate. This change in her stage name has been inspired by some heartwarming events in her personal life, particularly her recent reunion with her father. Born in Florida, Grande was raised by her mother and father, who split when she was just eight years old. In 2014, she opened up about losing contact with her dad and the struggle to come to terms with it.
But by 2020, their relationship had been repaired, and her father even accompanied her to the Grammys, where she performed and was nominated in several categories. It's a beautiful reminder that even when we don't get along with someone, we can still love them and appreciate the parts of ourselves that come from them.
The film is set to hit UK cinemas on November 22, and pre-sale tickets are already breaking records. Fandango reported that the only films to surpass Wicked's pre-sale numbers this year were Deadpool and Wolverine, which collectively grossed over £1billion worldwide.
However, with all the excitement also comes some negative effects, as seen in the criticism of the film's poster upon its release. Fans were quick to point out the lackluster portrayal of Elphaba's iconic smirk, with some saying it looked like a "stare at the camera moment from The Office" or a "mockery of the original smirk." Even a fan edit of the poster received backlash from Cynthia Erivo herself, who fiercely defended her character and apologized for her initial harsh comments.
Despite the criticisms, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Wicked, and we can't wait to see Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's performances on the big screen. November 22 can't come soon enough! Do you have any thoughts on the upcoming film? Let us know in the comments below. And if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, feel free to share them with us. We'd love to hear from you!
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