Ariana Grande is already being heavily considered for a role in the upcoming movie adaptation of Wicked.
The musical is currently in the early stages of being transformed into a cinematic adaptation. The casting stage is still a long way off but Grande’s name is already being mentioned by the composer of the Broadway classic, Stephen Schwartz.
Speaking with Gay Times, Schwartz shared his enthusiasm about Grande joining the cast.
“The Wicked movie is not quite far enough along yet for us to really be talking about specific casting, but obviously everyone is very aware of the presence in the world of Ariana Grande and her extraordinary talent,” Schwartz revealed. “We’d be fools for her not to be being seriously considered.”
He added: “Stephen Daldry is our director and he will have a lot to say about the casting, as will Universal and the studio. But, as I say, let’s just say that all of us are very aware of Ariana Grande.”
The Universal Pictures adaptation of Wicked is scheduled for Christmas 2021.
