Yes, Idina Menzel Still Wants To Do The Wicked Movie

A movie adaptation of Wicked is currently in development at Universal and one would expect a young new musical talent such as Ariana Grande taking over the role. But when Idina Menzel was asked about passing the torch, check out what she had to say:

Yes! It’s about time for the original Wicked Witch of the West to go off! Idina Menzel and no one else is the one to first sing “Defying Gravity” and help make it the incredible Broadway track it is. It’s tough to imagine anyone else stepping into the role on the big screen – yet, there is the issue of Menzel being 15 years older than she was when she first donned the green makeup and brim hat.

The Frozen II actress offered herself up, joking there’s just a few smile lines to remove in post-production. She even mentioned her desire to bring back longtime co-star Kristen Chenoweth in the role of Glinda too! Chenoweth previously showed interest in taking on the supporting role of Madame Morrible for the movie adaptation of the Wicked movie. Who knows, though? She may just be as on board as Idina Menzel!

A recent report had the musical’s composer Stephen Schwartz saying the production would be “fools” not to “seriously consider” pop star Ariana Grande for the movie adaptation. He also said the film’s not far enough along yet for casting to be decided upon.



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