Ariana Grande to keep voice change from ‘Wicked’: “I think that might stay”

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Wicked star Ariana Grande has addressed the change in the way she talks since being cast in the film, and revealed that she will be keeping it.Speaking to Variety alongside co-star Cynthia Erivo, Grande talked about how her singing and speaking voice has shifted to suit the role of Galinda in the film adaptation of the Broadway classic.

The switch has brought some attention, but the and singer puts it down to artistic dedication.“Maybe people underestimate how long we spent finding and disappearing into these women” she explained. “So, when certain inflections or mannerisms take time to melt away, sometimes people poke fun.

But we had a job to do, and we had things to get lost in — because that’s what the piece required.”As well as a more operatic style to her singing in the film, Grande adopted a lighter speaking tone in her acting, something she used during the film’s press tour. “I think that might stay” she said of the difference. “Galinda required a lot of vocal work for me.

Certain things maybe won’t melt away. Some will, but I’m really grateful for the pieces that will stay with us forever. What a beautiful thing to be left with, and to feel the ghost of every day.”In the interview, both Grande and Erivo discussed the success of Wicked, which has gained Golden Globe nominations for both stars, as well as being tipped for Academy Awards success.“I feel so grateful and proud of how present we’ve been able to be” Grande said. “A lot of people have come up to us and been like, ‘How you holding up?’ with a long face.