November 7th 2024.
Cynthia Erivo made a sly remark about some of the women who auditioned for the iconic roles of Glinda and Elphaba in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked. After a lengthy journey to the big screen, it was ultimately Ariana Grande and Cynthia herself who landed the coveted roles, with Jonathan Bailey joining as the love interest, Fiyero. As the cast became close during filming and the press tour, Ariana expressed her admiration for her co-star, saying she had "so much respect" for the talented 37-year-old.
A long-time fan of Wicked, Ariana was overjoyed to secure the role of the Good Witch, and Cynthia seemed to agree that she was the perfect fit for the character. In fact, Cynthia was so thrilled that she couldn't resist throwing a bit of shade at some of the other women who were vying for the role. In an interview with The New York Times, she quipped, "Thank goodness, because it was not the two ladies that I was auditioning with."
Fans were quick to point out that Cynthia's comment was likely not directed at her fellow actress Renee Rapp, as the two have a mutual admiration for each other. In fact, they even interviewed each other for Rolling Stone in October, where they did not mention ever auditioning for the same role or having met before. During the interview, Renee gushed about Cynthia's vocal talents and how she has been a source of inspiration for her own career.
As for the other actresses who were in the running for Glinda, such as Dove Cameron and Amanda Seyfried, it's unclear if Cynthia was specifically referring to them. Dove did confirm that she did audition for the role and that it was a lengthy process, but she holds no ill will towards Ariana, whom she considers a dear friend.
In the end, Cynthia and Ariana's friendship remained strong, and they both expressed excitement for the film's release. During their Rolling Stone interview, they bonded over their love for theater and how it has shaped their lives. Cynthia even became emotional when Renee shared how much of an impact she has had on her own career.
With such a talented and supportive cast, Wicked is sure to be a hit when it finally hits the big screen. And as for Cynthia's playful shade, it seems to have been taken in good humor by all involved.
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