Ariana Grande opens up about emotional journey of ‘Wicked’

Ariana Grande is moved by the fact that she got to reconnect with acting in her Wicked role as the pink-clad good witch everyone loves, Glinda.

Recently, while speaking at a Q&A session by Variety, the Grammy winner became emotional while reflecting on her charming, witty character.

“I think that spark of connection to my craft was also pretty disconnected for a little while,” Grande said through tears. “It really felt safe again to fall in love with creating and, like, maybe I was being seen for the first time.”

Grande said that she is excited and can’t wait for fans to watch the second sequel of Wicked, as it offers a more complex portrayal of Glinda.

“I feel really relieved that people finally will get to see, know, and love Glinda the way that I had to play her,” she said.

Reflecting on her sentiment with her co-star, Grande called the Oscar-nominated British actress Cynthia Erivo “a lifelong sister” and described their bond as “absolutely the greatest gift of my life.”

Wicked: For Good, the second instalment in Jon M. Chu’s two-part take on the iconic Broadway musical, picks up the journey of Elphaba and Glinda as they deal with the messy mix of friendship, ambition, sacrifice, and the lore that ultimately defines them as villain and hero.

It’s already shaping up to be a major Oscars heavyweight this season, with many expecting back-to-back nominations for Erivo and Grande.

Wicked: For Good opens in theatres on November 21.

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