Ariana Grande Completes Filming for ‘Wicked’ Movie Adaptation
American singer-songwriter and actor Ariana Grande has concluded shooting for the film adaptation of the Broadway musical ‘Wicked,’ marking a memorable experience for her. The Hollywood Reporter revealed Grande’s reflections on her time working on the musical, as she reposted a message from director Jon M. Chu on her Instagram Stories.
Chu expressed his gratitude to Grande for her dedication, stating, “Will never forget my year with our Galinda. Can’t wait for you to meet her. Thank you @arianagrande for pouring your heart into Oz.” Grande reciprocated with a heartfelt message, expressing her everlasting appreciation for the experience.
“I will never forget even a minute of my year(s) with her either. Or you. Or my Cyn [Cynthia Erivo]. Permanently and preferably intertwined. I am so inexplicably thankful that we got to add so many soggy eyelashes to the collection @jonmchu,” Grande conveyed, expressing her deep connection to the project and the people involved.
She continued to praise Chu for his leadership qualities, saying, “There aren’t words quite yet. But. Thank you, Jon, for leading the way with such compassion, openness, brilliance, and kindness. I have never seen someone conduct a space the way you do. I love you so much.”
‘Wicked: Part One’ is an upcoming musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu, based on a script by Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz. The film, the first of two adaptations of Holzman and Schwartz’s stage musical ‘Wicked,’ features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in lead roles, with a supporting cast including Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh.
The film, set in the Land of Oz, follows Elphaba, portrayed by Erivo, a green-skinned woman, as she embarks on a unique journey. Grande plays Glinda opposite Erivo’s Elphaba in the highly anticipated musical, which will be divided into two parts. The star-studded cast also includes Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, Marissa Bode, Keala Settle, Bronwyn James, Adam James, and Bowen Yang.
‘Wicked: Part One’ is scheduled to hit theaters on November 27, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The article concluded with a behind-the-scenes glimpse as Grande wished director Jon M. Chu an “incredible beautiful last day [filming].” The movie officially wraps filming with Erivo, as Chu shared the news on his Instagram Story, anticipating the final day of shooting.
