'Wicked' Composer Thinks Ariana Grande Should Be Considered for Role in Film Adaptation
It looks like pop superstar Ariana Grande is in the consideration for a role in the upcoming movie adaptation of the hit musical Wicked.
The composer of the wildly popular musical, Stephen Schwartz, told Gay Times that they’d “be fools” not to “seriously consider” the singer for a role in the upcoming film. However, he also added, "Ultimately, it won't be my decision."
"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 added.
Stephen Schwartz who wrote/composed Wicked’s music told Gay Times although it won’t be his decision, he’d love to have Ariana in the movie adaptation: “We’d be fools for her not to be being seriously considered [...] let’s just say that all of us are very aware of Ariana Grande” pic.twitter.com/ac6J01vGRC
— Ariana Grande Today (@ArianaToday) September 17, 2019
Last year, the pop singer showed her appreciation for the musical by performing a cover of "The Wizard And I" during NBC’s A Very Wicked Halloween special. According to Just Jared Jr., in a since-deleted Instagram post, Grande was extremely excited about the opportunity, saying she felt “grateful to have been a part of something so special.”
We're hopeful Ari will actually be able to score a role in the upcoming adaptation.