These 4 Stars Auditioned to Play Glinda in 'Wicked' Movie, But Ariana Grande Landed the Role Instead

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Ariana Grande is playing the role of Glinda in the upcoming Wicked movies and she beat out a lot of actresses for the coveted part.

Four stars have confirmed that they auditioned to play Glinda in Wicked, though we’re pretty sure there were dozens of others who were up for the role as well.

Director Jon M. Chu just released the official first look at Ariana as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and we also have some amazing photos from set to share with you. “I think one of the most overlooked facts of the #WickedMovie Casting was that EVERYONE HAD to audition.

NO straight offers & they showed up! It was incredibly humbling to witness these actors spill their guts on the floor for this movie,” Jon revealed last year. “Cynthia and Ariana EARNED their roles and brought our little audition room to tears multiple times throughout the process.