Ariana Grande
XNY Photos/Star Max/GCAriana Grande She opened up about the emotional process of filming Evil: for goodteasing a new song for Glinda as well as a major character transformation.
While appearing on diverseOn the “Awards Circuit Podcast” released on Saturday, January 11, Grande, 31, opened up about filming “For Good,” the famous duet between Glinda and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). For starters, the song represents a pivotal moment for the characters in the future evil sequel.
“Filming 'For Good' was like nothing I'd ever experienced,” Grande said. It was a long and emotional process. I kind of left my body. We shot it over the course of a week, and it stayed with me. I haven't even seen the final cut yet because I'm not sure I'm ready to feel it all again.
Evil: for good It will also feature a brand new song for Glinda written by the composer Stephen Schwartz For the movie.
Ariana Grande credits her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo with helping her “heal certain parts” of herself. Grande, 31, and Erivo, 37, spoke about their friendship in an interview with The New York Times published on Wednesday, November 6.
“It's a pivotal moment in Glenda's journey,” Grande reveals. “It shows a side of her that we haven't seen before. In the stage show, this transformation happens offstage. But in the film, we see her make the decision that defines who she is. It's a great honor to sing this song and be the first Glinda to bring it to life.”
Glinda was originally played by Glinda Kristin Chenoweth in evil On Broadway. Talk to diverseGrande also reflected on her own interpretation of the character, saying, “From the moment it was announced, I knew this role would live with me forever.”
She continued: “It is a great honor, but it also comes with a lot of weight. I wanted to do it justice. “Glinda is not just a character to me – she is a symbol of growth and love, and I wanted to give her everything I had.”
Output John M. Chu, evil Based on the Broadway musical and Gregory MaguireThe 1995 novel of the same name. It follows the story of Elphaba, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, also known as Glinda the Good Witch, before and during the events of Wizard of Oz As their relationship evolves from rival roommates to best friends, against the backdrop of societal unrest in the Land of Oz.
Erivo, for her part, also gushed about one such matter Sequel new songs In the December 2024 episode of diverseThe “Award Chatter” podcast.
She said at the time: “I collaborated on one of the new songs, and it is very special to me.” “When we filmed it, the whole crew was in tears. I hope the audience is ready – it's a song that speaks to Elphaba's heart.”
She continued: “We delve deeper into the consequences of the characters’ choices. The story is richer, the stakes are higher. It's not just a continuation. It's a transformation.
Wicked is in theaters now and is available for rent and purchase on digital platforms. Sequel titled Evil: for goodwill be released in theaters on November 21.
