Here's Who Should Be in the Wicked Movie Musical

Fellow Ozians. Let us be glad, let us be grateful. Let us dream cast the Wicked movie musical that's been stuck in development for 80 years. Will Ariana Grande play Elphaba? Probably. This is my last brain cell typing. 🌻🌻 OPEN ME 🌻🌻
Hi Theatre Friends !!!! The day has finally come, we're dream casting the #Wicked movie musical.
I think this might be my most frequently requested topic & it's one I've been reluctant to discuss for a couple of reasons.
Wicked was and remains a show that means a lot to me. I think it means to this generation because for a lot of us, Wicked was one of the first musicals that we were obsessed with and brought us into the Broadway community.
So it’s not just casting another movie musical, it’s part of a legacy. SO LET'S GET STARTED!
We'll be casting most of the leads and supporting characters (Elphaba, Galinda, Fiyero, Boq, Nessarose, The Wizard, Madame Morrible, Dr Dillamond [kinda]) and with multiple options for some roles. Mainly because I truly have no clue who will be cast as #Elphaba. Will it be fan fave #ArianaGrande? Maybe! Could it be James Corden? Who knows! Let's find out together!
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[@Kath_Steele]

Wanted to come back to this to say: I think we need a script re-write that allows an actress who uses a wheelchair *offstage* to play Nessa

[@htanner1985]

What if Christian Borle played the wizard and Jeremy jordon played Fiyero

[@marsdeat]

I've been thinking for a while that Ali Stroker makes sense for the role. I know there are other actresses who use wheelchairs with the chops, but I think her "first actress to use her wheelchair on Broadway" and "first actress who uses a wheelchair to win a Tony" credentials really put her up there. That's if they keep Nessarose as a singing part, of course. (Plus, slightly less relevant the longer this process goes on, but there absolutely is still the "Wait, wasn't she in Glee that one time?" factor for some in the general audience.)

[@if3359]

It's a big budget movie, they should just use a double and some computer magic for the walking scene

[@laurengraceking6516]

I know this video is like 6 months old but can I offer up Alice Fearn and Sophie Evans who played Elphaba and Glinda in the west end 2017-19 together. I had the privilege of seeing them and they are my favourite pair out of 8 that I've seen. Both have done screen acting. Thoughts?!?!?

[@kidkrowtaylor]

@@htanner1985Christian Borle for life baby!

[@amisinger]

I swear if John Mulaney is not Elphaba I will scream. Just saying.

[@alessandraalmanza9052]

Actually tho.

[@eljordinio7647]

I'm sure u would but elphie is not one of those roles that can b played by either gender

[@octaviareohr]

this comment gives me life.

[@Bluebaritone]

wait, can we cast him as dr. dillamond actually?!?!

[@eljordinio7647]

@@Bluebaritone works for me

[@vibrantlife4862]

Unpopular opinion: I think they should cast an unknown actress as Elphaba (or a lesser known one), I feel like it would add something special if the cast wasn’t all celebrities.

[@eljordinio7647]

As long as she can act, and ESPECIALLY sing, and sing well, I'd b good, tho I'd have someone who's actually played elphie do it. Or Ari G, she'd work for me too

[@wwozanewmusical]

I also don't want a direct from stage adaptation, I want more scenes from the book and I want to see Dorothy and Toto I hated the fact they didn't show Dorothy at all in TBE show except in dilute and her crying and Toto barking.

[@eljordinio7647]

@@wwozanewmusical that would b nice, tho as long as they don't stray too far from the stage version, I'm good with it.

[@karaokegirl1313]

I was just about to say this! I am sick to death of musical movies being all/mostly big names who can kinda sing the roles instead of unknowns who will knock it out of the park

[@evaandelisa]

Yes! Rachel Zegler as Elphie please!!!

[@gigirauchut1882]

I don't want a movie, just give me a pro-shot already and I'll be more than satisfied

[@vibrantlife4862]

Then you will never be satisfied, I will never be satisfied....

[@nocturnalnewsie]

I mean I want a pro-shot, but I'll take a movie over not having anything

[@vibrantlife4862]

@@nocturnalnewsie same no hard feelings. ... I needed to quote Hamilton.

[@Tori.l.e]

No, I will never be satisfied, I have NEVER been satisfied

[@remyowen7179]

History has it’s eyes on you

[@YourCreativeDreamer]

Neil Patrick Harris as the Wizard. Couldn’t you totally hear him singing “Wonderful”?

[@collinkilloran5721]

He’s not old though

[@wrenwhite8402]

@@collinkilloran5721 they could make him look old or switch around his age

[@ChasingPavenents1995]

YES!! I feel like they should try and cast BIPOC mostly but the Wizard has to be yt. Wonderful SCREAMS “straight yt man”. But he’s also so charismatic?? NPH could do it in his sleep

[@honey20009]

@Angelica Schuyler It might not be a large enough role for Hugh, but NPH has frequently done much smaller things for the love of the craft.

[@MeredithAleighaWells]

here's a thought: let's cast a disabled actor to play Nessarose. I'll volunteer as tribute.

[@MeredithAleighaWells]

and for all the people who are going to be like (spoiler alert) "but she has to walk" Many wheelchair user (including myself) can walk and many other disabilities don't impair one's ability to walk but would still make for more authentic casting.

[@katyscott87]

​@@MeredithAleighaWells I've long wanted Ali Stroker to play Nessa, but realistically, I know that the walking scene would prevent her from getting that role onstage. Which is why I love the idea of her playing the role for the movie. Movie magic!! Authentic casting is not as difficult as people make it out to be, and it's so important for meaningful representation. Plus, the role is small enough that the naysayers can't claim that (Tony-winner) Ali Stroker isn't a big enough name for the big screen. (Well... they'll claim it, but it's a BS reason.) They can put big names in other roles. You're absolutely right. People act like disabilities are a yes or no question. That if you're on a spectrum, then "you're faking it," or "not trying hard enough." I can think of a few actors who've played characters with a more-severe version of their own condition, or a similar condition. And I think that's great. How else are those talented actors gonna get cast at all, especially in an interesting, sizable role? (Until more & better roles get written, anyway) (And hey, if you get the chance to audition or self-tape, go for it!)

[@jbjstyx]

@@katyscott87 I thought that Ali Stroker was my first thought to play Nessarose

[@ChaiElemental]

YES PLEASE! More Disabled rep!

[@shelbynash7722]

Here to stan disabled actors playing disabled characters and also WRITING disabled characters. With all the love I have for Wicked, I truly wish they would adapt this storyline to fit a more accessible narrative. It would be lovely if Nessa’s disability was just a part of her vs a storyline that moves Elphaba forward or drives Nessa’s story arc. It feels ludicrous to say an abled actor can play a disabled character because they are not disabled...but a disabled actor can’t play a disabled character because they are disabled. There are lots of ways to access that complicated sisterly relationship. And if a disabled person had been included in the origin of this story idea....I think it would’ve been written differently. (If I’m wrong on this i will be happily corrected...but it’s not the norm so i assume...we have so much work to do!) Just a shout into our musical loving inclusive community....lack of accessibility is our wrong to right..not the disabled community’s reality to accept. ❤️

[@velvetgh0st]

I love Ariana with my whole heart but not as Elphaba!!! I think it’s difficult to separate ari from any Broadway roll because she’s so.. ari. I feel like there’d be way too many riffs 🥺 Dove for Glinda though, 100%! I always wanted Lea Michele to be Elphie but not after the scandals this year, no thank u

[@eljordinio7647]

To b fair some elphies do actually have riffs when they sing too

[@SM-hl6hh]

Pllllllleeeeeassseeeee

[@velvetgh0st]

@@eljordinio7647 not as many as ari does haha

[@blainevanity6]

@@vincentfondetto3047 YES. I have a hard time liking her songs because she doesn't enunciate.

[@eljordinio7647]

@@velvetgh0st I doubt she did that much riffing in hairspray

[@user-bs4yc7dd9e]

Eva Noblezada + Liz Gillies = *chefs kiss*

[@oli8033]

PERIODT!!!!!!!;

[@mahoganyk]

Omg that would be amazing but I dont think eva would really work as Glalinda. She'd kind of be like perfect for nessa rose

[@TheREAGN]

UGH I LOVE THIS

[@court9311]

Actually fricking yes

[@TheJakeSeale]

If we’re lucky we might get to see this movie in the next 20 years 😂😂

[@rainybopz]

Ok so 2040? What?! That's like tomorrow!

[@evieprendergast5380]

@@rainybopz have you lived in 2020? It’s felt like a decade

[@mateo402]

Nah 30 minimum

[@rainybopz]

@@evieprendergast5380 yes but- I was expecting like 45 years-

[@diamondprincess0690]

Exactly! If this movie had actually been made 10 yrs ago like if was originally supposed to we all know Elphaba would've gone to Lea Michele. I know she doesn't have the best reputation, but her talent is undeniable.

[@filippogigliozzi]

The only things i want from the movie are: - a broadway performance vocally - no heavy vocal processing (or none at all)

[@lonellfletcher]

and no shitty VFX

[@siem9329]

@@lonellfletcher Can you watch Morissette's Defying Gravity performance? I think she's a competitor for this role. She can also act so...

[@TheChaoticAsexual]

“The required James Cordon” honestly why is this the reality

[@jadexcarroll]

😂

[@manuelorozco7760]

I would be surprised if this happens

[@theaeskey2502]

Seriously he's so untalented

[@aaaaa-bm8oe]

It's true though. He was the baker in into the woods, he was in cats, he's going to be in the prom, it's basically just a requirement to have him in there somewhere

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@aaaaa-bm8oe Well be great if Warner Bros was developing Smallfoot 2 right about now. Because I want to see more of him as Percy

[@torre4294]

Unpopular opinion alert: Nessarose’s song is beautiful and shouldn’t only be extended but also be more appreciated overall

[@gabenugget]

Yes! "The Wicked Witch of The East" should definitely be extended in the movie and it should be in the cast recording for the "Wicked" movie!

[@jennyhill7190]

Yes! I wish it was on the broadway cast recording. It’s such a beautiful song.

[@chloepedraza280]

Yes I agree!!!

[@gabenugget]

@@jennyhill7190 They actually did not include it in the Broadway cast recording is because they think that "The Wicked Witch of The East" is spilling too much about the storyline in the musical. So, they did not include it in the final Broadway Cast Recording of wicked. I personally feel like they should have added it because it's such a good song, and they should've removed "Something Bad".

[@carrotfuzz]

@@gabenugget Actually like Something Bad oop 🤭

[@SM-hl6hh]

I think Elpheba needs to be either a new talent/face or at least someone who's more under the radar. Wicked is popular enough on own, it doesn't need a huge A-lister to headline the movie. In fact I think it would detract from the quality of the movie. I want an Elphena played by an actor, not an Actor who's playing Elpheba. I think most of your suggestions would probably be great, not that Ariana wouldn't, but like you said, it would be Ariana in wicked not Elpheba in Wicked.

[@tovatoriello2803]

yes that’s so true! the title of the film alone is enough marketing. i’d love to see a new face

[@carr0760]

I agree. The problem with these movie adaptations is that they keep going for star power over proper casting. Why not use one of the more recent Broadway, West End, or touring Elphabas? Broadway fans would appreciate real musical theatre actors being cast, and others will go because it's good. I'm sure most people would prefer better quality over famous casting.

[@jackhutchinson1457]

As long as they would be willing to let Ariana play the character instead of playing herself she’s be fine...but unfortunately a lot of produces just want more audience so they have Ariana play cat Valentine for every role which is sad because she’s a truly talented actor

[@carr0760]

@@jackhutchinson1457 Honestly, she isn't the right voice for Elphaba. If I have to cast her, she's better suited for Glinda...but...neither is the better choice.

[@sophiaruizuvalle2523]

Danna Paola, she starred in the Wicked production in Mexico and she's been a TV actress for like forever, and her English is flawless and her Elphaba is fucking amazing AND SHE'S 25 YEARS OLD

[@Merina2222]

I can't see Ariana as Elphaba...I just don't think she has the acting chops.

[@princeorii7815]

Same. Maybe glinda

[@Tarikkb]

She gonna be in an upcoming movie with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence , Kate blanchett and so many more we can see her acting chops and judge then

[@TechGirl84]

I don’t think her singing style is appropriate for either of those roles.

[@kiaraco3550]

@@Tarikkb Ariana Grande will only make a cameo in tht movie so cant rlly judge her acting thru tht

[@robyngeorgina9521]

She started in musicals it's where she got her break

[@BeanBag343]

They should cast actual Broadway stars instead of pop celebrities. I love Ariana Grande, but she doesn't have the right voice to be Elphaba

[@scroogemcduck7820]

B A R R E T W E E D. She also wanted to play elphaba in the wicked movie

[@lexi3157]

She was on broadway

[@scroogemcduck7820]

@@lexi3157 why show and don’t say hairspray live cause that show is a different thing

[@jeniquerichards4047]

@@scroogemcduck7820 Thirteen

[@markv.3659]

Broadway actors are not film actors, two different mediums.

[@kendallbeavers2052]

CAN YOU PLEASE TALK ABOUT RATATOUILLE THE MUSICAL (If this gets a lot of likes she might actually do it) Edit: GUYS WE DID IT, idk if she was already planning it before but thanks for helping me😂😂🙏

[@hyacinththey-them5097]

THATS A THING???

[@ryleemorrow6811]

@@hyacinththey-them5097 ya its all over social media... its a fan made thing

[@kendallbeavers2052]

@@hyacinththey-them5097 yes, it is very beautiful, people are trying to get it fleshed out and are aiming to put it on the big stage

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

How would that work?

[@annabelcrescibene4257]

@@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices we’re think puppets

[@danielle-idontwantjustnumbers]

i’m just imaging Ben Platt singing “because you are so beautiful” and it’s glorious

[@HeatherChandlerBQ]

Oh. My. God. *YES*

[@Rognik]

So you're not going to Boq at the choice?

[@riekorosu2078]

Imagine him being Fiyero

[@HopeGardner3amed]

@@riekorosu2078 his brother was.

[@icomeandgobybubble87]

Right?

[@HexAlexis]

Hear me out: Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. dillamond

[@ashplayssims]

I can hear him singing “Something baAaAaAad” now

[@gali3223]

That's genius

[@sydneyjackman2578]

Ooooo yes

[@carr0760]

I like him more for the wizard. Wonderful? He does campy so well!

[@dariadaniellemusic]

@@carr0760 OH MY GOSH NOW I NEED THIS TO HAPPEN 😂

[@savannahgrace111]

They’re (probably) going to cast Ariana Grande because she is such a big name and Hollywood loves casting bankable people regardless of talent but I REALLY don’t want them to! Don’t get me wrong, I think Ariana is extremely talented in pop but her annunciation was very bad in Hairspray Live! and she’s honestly not the best actor. I feel like she’s been away from Broadway for too long and she would need to completely change her singing style to play Elphaba.

[@user-kd7el1rm1d]

this is late but I totally agree!! this sounds bad but the thought of Ari doing movie musicals... no❤️ it’s not because of a lack of talent, it’s because she’s ARIANA GRANDE and honestly I can’t see her playing Elphaba or Glinda decently. it’s just because she has such a distinct voice & is known for.. well her runs & whistle notes. i feel the same way about her playing Meg in the live action of Hercules - it just feels weird and wrong, no matter if she came from musical theatre, seeing as she hasn’t been involved in years. sorry for the long response but people force casting Ari into things just irritates me in case you couldn’t tell lol

[@serenagrayson2149]

@@user-kd7el1rm1d Guess what…she is playing Glinda!

[@paola7045]

It’s good she’s proving everyone wrong

[@louises.p6833]

I was shocked to see Kat say Ariana Grande. She's known for her whistle notes and that airy falsetto. She isn't (in my opinion) powerful enough for Elphie

[@siem9329]

And her enunciation 👀

[@LivesInHerBooks]

Shes too ariana for elphie...shes Too....famous in some way

[@FunFilmFare]

Or maybe Ariana could play Glinda!

[@siem9329]

@@FunFilmFare no ❤️

[@juderenee578]

@@FunFilmFare I love this casting!!!!

[@Danawinter26]

I really hope they cast a wheelchair-bound actress for the role of Nessarose. Like Kat explained, the options for Nessa are pretty much unlimited, since the main requirements are her being conventionally pretty and being able to sing - if they keep her song, which I really hope they do since I like The Wicked Witch of the East, even though a lot of people might not know the song since it's not on the OBC album. Besides that song, she also sings a bit in Dancing Through Life, but I don't think any of it is too vocally demanding, and could be done by quite some actresses with a bit of singing experience or vocal training. But when it comes to Nessarose, she is - if I'm not mistaken - the only main character in a Broadway show that is in a wheelchair, but cannot actually be played by a wheelchair-bound woman because (spoiler alert) she stands up in the beginning of the second act. But for this movie, they could use effects so it wouldn't matter if the actress can't walk. The first actress that comes to mind Ali Stroker, but that is mainly because, sadly, the amount of disabled actresses is quite limited, especially if it would also be nice for her to have some singing experience.

[@cisneConCorbata]

totally agree, they are already going to use a lot of effects in the movie, they can and should cast an actually disabled actress

[@heiiheii6898]

I don't know how that would feel for the actress... seeing herself standing with whatever effects but in real life being unable to do so.

[@eleanorf443]

Many wheelchair users can walk (ambulatory wheelchair users)! So casting a disabled actor who uses a wheelchair is very much a possibility and imo they totally ought to!

[@easterslice]

I think Ali Stroker would be a great choice.

[@lucyinthesky9]

came to the comments to say that.

[@cristinasjourney]

I just hope that they hire people that can actually act and sing.

[@princeorii7815]

Unlike the new Annie

[@krisdwooddeux]

@@princeorii7815 I looooove the new Annie. I understand not all the castings were perfect but it really pulls on my heart strings.

[@stressmuffin]

You’re right! I’m tired of the same famous people being hired to play these roles. There are so many unknown talented singer actors, who deserve to play these roles in Wicked. I remember Nikki Blonski was a nobody, until she got hired to play Tracy in Hairspray (2007 movie). I heard that the girl, who played Dorothy in The Wiz Live!, is a new comer!

[@missylks1239]

Unlike Les Mis

[@LotusDecember]

Nothing against Ariana, but it would hurt my soul if she was cast as Elphaba.

[@yippedoodah]

My soul would hurt if Emma Watson was cast.

[@elizaschuchman6481]

@@yippedoodah Excuse me? Emma Watson is amazing.

[@yippedoodah]

@@elizaschuchman6481 She's not a good singer.

[@lunalygames4218]

@@elizaschuchman6481 Yes but she is not a trained singer :(

[@Breeanna.salty_]

Kind of want to see barrett play elphaba

[@pleineesoleil]

I would love to see Samantha Barks as Elphaba, she’s done Les Mis stage & screen, Pretty Woman, Last Five Years etc and she’s a powerhouse. She’s even sang Defying Gravity to Idina, so that goes well with how Dove and Kristin are connected. I think she’s perfect🤍

[@laurenconrad1799]

YES!!

[@ItsaTaylorsVersionChannel]

i was thinking the same thinggggg :0

[@Meg-bw3yx]

Ok I have OPINIONS about this. (Please don’t attack me) I don’t like Ariana Grande as Elphaba. Her voice is too breathy and pop-y (yes I know she was on broadway but that was a long time ago and her voice and singing style has changed since then) I don’t think she has the grit and rebellious nature of Elphaba. Even in Hairspray Live, her voice stuck out like a sore thumb amongst the other singers. I also don’t like Zendaya. She’s got a beautiful voice but I think it’s once again not right for Elphaba. Everything I’ve heard from her is too pretty. Elphaba is a frickin vocal POWERHOUSE and I just can’t picture Zendaya singing like that. I hate Lilli Reinhardt as Glinda. I hope I don’t have to explain why. That being said, i actually like the idea of dove Cameron as Glinda. My reasoning is kinda the same as Kat’s here but also, Kristen Chenoweth gave Dove Cameron her stamp of approval so.... I also love the idea of Jordan Fisher as Fiyero. I heard him on Rent Live and then DEH and I think he would nail Fiyero. Plus he has a big following right now because of To All The Boys 2. I think that’s all the major ones, but I might edit more in if I think of them.

[@sarae13]

i think she said zendaya for nessa

[@Meg-bw3yx]

@@sarae13 I know, but I've seen other people in the comments suggesting zendaya for elphaba

[@rachel-5458]

I see Ariana as Glinda. Her voice just suits her better.

[@sarae13]

@@Meg-bw3yx ohhhh okok

[@laylayoung322]

I wholeheartedly agree with all of this 👏

[@liliana-jf1gr]

As long as the cast isn’t Something Bad we should be fine

[@vibrantlife4862]

Nothing all that bad Please

[@MauritsVeen]

Yes nothing truely bad

[@faithkidwell9757]

@@MauritsVeen nothing truly baaaaaaaa

[@solalabell9674]

yes the floor here is made out of floor

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@faithkidwell9757 LOL

[@madipacker]

Ok....KAT YOU SHOULD PLAY GALINDA! (Glinda? Idk I’m stupid and can’t spell😂) LIKE AM I WRONG

[@falseheteros9102]

Actually you are not wrong! In most of act one, she is known as Galinda. But she changes her name to Glinda and she is that name for the rest of the show. So you are not wrong at all.

[@rainybopz]

Ikr!

[@scroogemcduck7820]

Am I the only person who thinks kat would be a really good Kathrine in newsies, she just needs to be a decent tap dancer

[@dangosandlemons]

@@scroogemcduck7820 she would be!

[@Sophia-cd2ci]

It's Galinda. The 'Ga' is silent because #solidarity

[@jolimarie6744]

I remember watching an interview with Dove Cameron where she talks about how Wicked got her into theatre and that she would always sing popular in front of a mirror and that working with Kristen in Descendants was a dream for her. If she plays Glinda in the movie, or ever, I’d be so happy for her 🥳

[@judy2627]

I feel like Nessa is quite a wasted character, she’s so interesting and was so underrated. Elphaba practically abandoned her and only came back for her when she needed Nessa to convince Frex of somthing and then we are supposed to hate Nessa because she got upset? In my eyes Nessa wasn’t a villain (much like Elphaba) she was a victim of circumstance. Frex died and Elphaba left so she trapped the citizens of Munchkin land so that no one else could leave her, much like Boc, I also think that she needs more songs (at least her own song that have little to no speaking) WWOTE is a great song but that only explores her as a villain, which I don’t think she really is. I’d love for Nessa to be played by a real disabled actress so that she’s given the right about of justice. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk 😂

[@elliannaandreen7120]

Yeassssss! Totally need a real disabled actress!!!

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

"She has to be in her mid-20s and pretty, so I think that narrows it down to... ...every actress in Hollywood"

[@marissamaxwell4537]

I think Ariana Grande is SUPER talented but I don't think that her voice will suit Elphaba well or any wicked character

[@3lizabethrose]

Agreed. Because she's *so* famous and *so* recognizable all anyone would be able to see is the pop star not the character

[@LivesInHerBooks]

I think Its kind of Better to Get her to be like...Just singing The End Credits song Rather than play a part because she is too Famous And To...Ariana for the role and people might only watch it only because she is in it and not see her as Elphie being played by Ari And Ari playing Elphie.I want her to apear in the movie Just...probobly singing a pop version of the song in the end would fit her voice the most

[@stressmuffin]

Out of all of the characters, Ariana is capable of playing Galinda/Glinda, because she has the amazing soprano, whistle high notes, like Mariah Carey, she played a funny & dumb character in Kat & Dam. Other than that, she doesn’t have the look for Glinda, but her singing voice is not powerful, loud & strong enough to play Elphaba.

[@annafmaia]

dove and jordan where ON POINT i can see glinda and fiyero in them so easily, not just physically but i can imagine their acting being really perfect for this but... ariana??? i can’t see that at all, there’s a lot of many choices out there that can do elphie for so many reasons!!! indeed she’s a really talented singer but it’s not just that, she doesn’t act THAT well i mean... did you see her in hairspray? scream queens? she IS ariana in everything ☹️ she doesn’t fit the role even by the height, dove is taller than her! or dear, that wouldn’t work at all

[@annikaruelo1383]

Wow everyone wants Jordon Fisher as Fieryo

[@SpaghettyBabyNoodleBoy]

So… you weren’t wrong with Ariana. (Only the role)

[@maddywoods9790]

I do not want Ariana Grande as Elphaba. I like her, but I just don’t think she’s the right fit

[@anniegetyourgun366]

Same here. She’s more of a Nessa or Glinda to me.

[@juliemay3846]

Agreed

[@rocknroll20024]

Agree she’s a good singer but not for this role.

[@stefanycastillo9079]

AGREE

[@3lizabethrose]

Agreed. I don't hate her, it's just because her face and voice are too recognizable, instead of Elphie all anyone will be able to see is Ariana Grande the pop star.

[@Waolom1313]

There's literally nothing about Ariana that makes her suitable for elphaba. She just wants the part so her fans try and force it to work.

[@tidalvii8640]

If you hear her off of her pop recordings it would make sense. When she sings musical theatre songs you can’t help but be captivated which is why I think she is being casted in musicals now even though they aren’t her brand anymore. She has something that makes you stare and not look away. I have the same concern as Kat though because she might be forced to do some sort of morphing to her natural voice to heat the resemblance between her albums and her as elphaba also she did a performance of the wizard and I and it was really good and though she added her own flair at the end to keep her brand and that it was a stage performance it was great. And she is a huge theatre kid so I feel she would actually be great in the role as long as she doesn’t put her brand over the role

[@Waolom1313]

@@tidalvii8640 no I've seen her in hairspray live and I hated it. Lol she still used her cat valentine voice and I couldn't understand a word she sang. Also elphaba isn't a radiant beauty that captivates you, she was a social outcast because of her looks. I'm not saying she isn't talented I'm saying she doesn't fit this role.

[@tidalvii8640]

@@Waolom1313 I saw something that said in hairspray live her voice was too powerful so they told her to put a voice on which just ruined it. Maybe she wouldn’t be an amazing elphaba BUT she should do the credits song like how in moana Lin Manuel Miranda and Jordan fisher did your welcome and in frozen 2 Brandon Urie did into the unknown. Also she has done carpool karaoke and a thing with Jason Robert brown a few years back and it was good and she was enunciating

[@Waolom1313]

@@tidalvii8640 her talking voice is awkward that's what it is. How do you have a voice too powerful for broadway? Master of spin will have you guys believing the most ridiculous shit before just accepting that she's not good at acting. I'm sure the track will either go to Ariana , justin or demi. They seem to be the only ones chosen for anything these days.

[@tidalvii8640]

@@Waolom1313 meaning too powerful as like pennys voice isn’t supposed to be powerful so they tried to get her to tone it down for the character. I honestly think that if she does the credits it will be great. That will probably more suitable and it would be great.

[@evieprendergast5380]

I want Aaron Tveit as everyone

[@jamies9040]

But exclusively as Fiyero in the movie

[@orpheus6398]

Who doesn't?

[@franfrankie7]

@Jamie S and Jeremy Jordan and Derek Klena and Ryan Mccartan... Edit: add Darren Criss to the list as well

[@jamies9040]

@@franfrankie7 Can they just all be in it???

[@carr0760]

He's delightful, but too old. The characters are meant to be around 20. He does not look 20.

[@johannam903]

Can we talk about Derek Klena as Fiyero? We could watch his pretty face for 2 hours!!!

[@mimiwishes6168]

I think it would be cool to have celebrities play roles like the wizard and madame morable, but have unknown actors play elphaba, glinda and fiero.

[@samsstudio9913]

Hear me out: Kristen Chenoweth as Mme. Morrible

[@tinymxnticore]

I'd prefer Audra Mcdonald, but that could work!

[@colebeck6528]

I thought the same thing! and Idina Menzel as elephabas mother in the beginning

[@colebeck6528]

Or Christine Baranski???? Maybe

[@samsstudio9913]

@@colebeck6528 oh I like that

[@princeorii7815]

Ive said this for years

[@emilykate0835]

The idea of seeing Jordan Fisher and Dove Cameron reunited is so amazing????? They have SUCH great chemistry thank you Kat for putting the idea in my brain

[@MalachiXulu]

Are you gonna watch Field Notes On Love?

[@emilykate0835]

@@MalachiXulu Ngl I had to Google what that was but YES now I am if it ever comes out

[@matankraiztman2225]

Eva Eva Eva Eva Eva Eva Eva Eva Eva She is a god, watch her diva medley where she does No Good Deed, she's incredible and also the world needs a stong mexican-asian woman as the lead

[@adrianaggressive6625]

who eva???

[@lolaxx2033]

@@adrianaggressive6625 Eva Noblezada

[@adrianaggressive6625]

@@lolaxx2033 ohhhh.... oke😊

[@JoeLeeGreenGiant]

Okay, but hear me out, if Mindy Kaling's College Girls show is a hit. Renee Rapp would be in a perfect position to properly breakout in a Wicked Movie

[@lent_ils]

agree!!!! you mean as elphie right?? she definitely has the range, the control, the acting skills...

[@michaelgalloway7416]

Someone’s gotta say it! Bette Middler MUST play Madame Morible!!

[@stefanycastillo9079]

I mean, Ariana is AMAZING, she's one of the best singers BUT when she's acting, she's just SO Ariana, u know what I mean? I don't see her as Elphaba at all

[@anniegetyourgun366]

Completely agree

[@janisrodriguez8634]

I completely agree with this strange person

[@stefanycastillo9079]

@UCpzYS5fVCk4oLcIDBCZCeHA it's not hate, I love Ari. She was on Broadway so looong ago, she's now a singer and she has her own style, so, when she's playing a character, she doesn't change things that are from herself, so, an Elphaba needs to be unique, not just Ariana singing songs from Wicked.

[@tidalvii8640]

She did a performance of wizard and I a while back and it was pretty good. She did add her own flair but it wasn’t her as the role it was just a stage performance. I think that if she received this role she would be great and since she is a theatre kid it would be important to her. I do hav the same concern that Kat does about her in the role.

[@cannotthinkofausername6379]

Not at all. You have not seen all of Ariana's acting potential. She has been typecasted A LOT in the past as "dumb" characters but whenever she has done other acting like Scream Queens, SNL, Jimmy Fallon, she has shown HUGE versatility.

[@sashaklepner]

*please not ariana grande as elphaba*

[@thealrightylil2769]

Please no

[@stefanycastillo9079]

Plssss

[@Av-tw3hp]

Six minutes ago! I believe Jeremy Jordan would make a OUTSTANDING Fiyero-and I can totally see Kat being Glinda

[@adelia_khalid]

For some reason, I really want Anna Kendrick to play Nessa.

[@elizaschuchman6481]

OHHHHH THAT WOULD BE AWESOME

[@DylanRomanov]

Yes! Omg I need her as someone now lol (I’d pick a disabled actor first though)

[@MadameCorgi]

Ari is too big of a personality for this role, it would be like watching Ari cosplay as Elphaba in the Arianna Grande show.

[@juliemay3846]

Alright y'all.... I've thought a lot about this and... I don't know if I want a movie. Please dont hate me, but I genuinely think that this show needs to stay live. There's a certain magic of live theatre that would be removed if it was put in film form. If it is made into a movie (and trust me, if it is actually made this time, I'll be first in line to see it) I really hope they get theatre performers to do it and not cast just anyone cause they're popular. They need to be vocal powerhouses and experienced theatre performers to be able to carry this show the way it is meant to be carried.

[@filmfangirls9163]

I am pretty nervous and would rather have a proshot but Im hoping I have nothing to worry about!!

[@tobyfinney768]

That’s my opinion as well. I just cannot imagine something like defying gravity. What is she gonna do stand in the air. Just imagining it I cannot make it look good.

[@Blue-xt7kc]

Ariana is a good singer, and personally, I’d like her to be in a revival of If/Then (as Anne), but she lacks the ability to play a theatrical role. Personally, I would hope that they extend the Nessarose song, and that they fill in the plot holes with the things that were in the book. I also want them to emphasize more of the animal slavery parts, again, like the book

[@tobyfinney768]

Honestly I don’t think she lacks the ability. She used to be on broadway so she probably has the fundamentals. She may just need some help to bring it back up again.

[@MadameCorgi]

@@tobyfinney768 she had one role, when she was 13. She hasn't had much of a theatre carer so saying it proves she could handle the role is a reach imo

[@tobyfinney768]

@@MadameCorgi I mean she’s also done tv for a while (which I know is different) but there’s also science prooving how some things that you may have “forgotten” remain subconsciously in your mind and need to be brought up again.

[@Blue-xt7kc]

@Ok. She never did Annie, at least not on Broadway. Her one role was Charlotte in the 2008 musical, 13. She was 15 then. It’s been over a decade, and she hasn’t done a Broadway role since. Even though she originally had a musical theatre voice, it’s now, and it has been for years, more pop then anything. She is unqualified to play the role. If her performance in Hairspray Live is anything of an indication, her acting skill is lackluster.

[@paola7045]

Cry!!!

[@cristinasjourney]

I refuse to watch Wicked if Ariana Grande is anywhere near it.

[@carr0760]

Agreed

[@rarahrararah]

Same

[@nathan8750]

facts

[@juliaclaregavin]

100%

[@dangosandlemons]

@@rarahrararah Sonia!

[@ruby7226]

i’m not sure why, but i would really like elphaba to be played by someone who has already played her before/sung her part publicly

[@carr0760]

That's absolutely the right call. It's a difficult part, and needs proper Broadway chops, not just star power.

[@beep3459]

I agree. I have been hyped over the Wicked movie forever and I just hope they do the casting right. I’m a big fan of Ariana, But I don’t think her vocal style will fit Elphaba. And I really don’t like the idea of Dove as Glinda. I just hope they cast right. As another user above the comment says, Elphaba should be played by a person on color because she is discriminated against, If that ever happens, I really hope Emmy Raver- Lampman would step in as Elphaba again. Perfect acting and singing abilities plus she has played Elphaba before.

[@tuesdayava9085]

Ben Platt NEEDS to be in it, I dont care if he's just munchkin number 7 I just want him

[@ceebadoobee]

bold of you to assume we’re getting this movie before the sun blows up billions of years from now

[@ryleemorrow6811]

This is never coming out, i swear. Phantom of the opera will be off broadway by the time this comes out. I personally think that Ryan McCartan should be fiyero because i loved him when he was on broadway in the role and I more than a little simp for him. I also think Sabrina Carpenter should be galinda because that will draw in a lot of disney fans. Speaking of sabrina, u should also cast the Mean Girls musical movie! Edit: haha, Kristin plays doves mom in descendants 🤣🤣

[@ryleemorrow6811]

Before people get mad at me, il sabrina is a little young, but by the time this movie gets cast, she may as well be in her 30s 🤣

[@Meg-bw3yx]

I wouldn’t choose Sabrina just because I don’t know if she has the technique and the range to sing Glinda. I think a lot of people forget how difficult the part of Glinda is because it’s compared with Elphaba. I think she’d be great in a lot of roles, but just not as Glinda

[@annabelcrescibene4257]

Sabrina is a really cool idea but Ryan’s an abuser so that’s a no.

[@ryleemorrow6811]

@@annabelcrescibene4257 oh, I didn't know that

[@eljordinio7647]

Sabrina would b good but I dunno, glinda is a soprano and I don't know if Sabrina can sing high enough to hit those soprano notes. Maybe she can but idk I'm thinking dove should take this one. If Ryan is in it, it'll give them a chance to patch things up if they aren't ok at this point

[@chrissyr8387]

JEREMY JORDAN as Fiyero. Yeah I just want to see him in everything.

[@rorylandon3457]

YES! YES! YES!

[@joc_long]

YES!!! I literally commented on this god earlier that if he isn’t Fiyero I might start a riot

[@HeatherChandlerBQ]

I put a comment thinking about Megan Hilty as Glinda and Katherine McPhee as Elphaba, if Jeremy is Fiyero aswell, it will feel like a Smash reunion and I now love it.

[@scroogemcduck7820]

It’s hard to argue with his assessment

[@HeatherChandlerBQ]

@@scroogemcduck7820 Game Of Thrones reference? We don’t know her-

[@dharms3777]

I love that Ariana was cast and all these commenters can cry. So excited for the film.

[@jadongladstein3790]

Personally, I think that elpheba should be a person of color because there’s the whole aspect of being looked at differently and discriminated against because she’s green and the only people that truly know what that feels like and can truly relate to that are people of color.

[@dmaster1000]

@@lent_ils You can say one race fits a vocal range more. Lol

[@transportandtheatrekid2298]

Lexi Khadime

[@tiafakhouri2982]

I agree !

[@stitchedgalaxy6129]

I feel that Elphie should be a new comer, but an experienced theatre person

[@alaynagould17]

It should be Emmy Raver Lampman

[@nicoleheartscheer]

I really hope if they ever cast this movie, I hope and pray they cast an actually disabled woman for Nessa.

[@graceconnallon4719]

Super agree! A lot of people think you can’t cast a disabled person as Nessa because she has to stand up but Hello! Ambulatory Wheelchair users exist (I am one of them 💁‍♀️)

[@gianinamorales8597]

Ah AH ALI STROKER

[@quartzairmet9885]

@@graceconnallon4719 Yes exactly! There is no excuse to not hire disabled actors to play disabled parts (coming from an ambulatory wheelchair user who loves musical theatre and has gotten really tired of able-bodied people making the same excuse).

[@albieemery2828]

OOH YEAH ALI STROKER

[@dangosandlemons]

Doesn't she stand at some point though? I watched the musical and she has to stand up. But hey it might work i guess.

[@orawolfgram2838]

As amazing as a vocalist Ariana is... I just can’t trust her or her management team to bring Elphaba and her character alive or to justice.

[@paola7045]

Cry!!!!

[@hannahsappia247]

I just think that it would be hilarious to have Ryan McCartan as Fiyero, Dove Cameron as Glinda and then Barrett Wilbert Weed as Elphaba. I mean Ryan has already played Fiyero and he was really good. Dove has the relationship with Kristen Chenoweth and I think the personality of Glinda. And Barrett has been begging to be in the movie and I think she could really do Elphaba justice. I just love the drama behind it too, because Dove and Ryan used to date (they were also in Liv and Maddie together) and Ryan was also in Heathers with Barrett. I know that this will most likely never happen, I just think that it would be really cool if it did.

[@ChicHulaGirl86]

Need an UPDATED video on this! I need your thoughts on Ariana and Cynthia!

[@readallaboutit7213]

I would like to see Aaron Tveit as Fiyero because, one, he played him before and two, I mean, it's Aaron Tveit. Or Derek Klena. Derek Klena would be great too, I think

[@lucyadams630]

I would love to see Aaron reprise his role as Fiyero, but I think he’s out of the age range at this point, especially if they go closer to the characters’ ages for casting. Derek would be great, but I’d also love to see Jordan Fisher. Fiyero is a hard one to cast!!

[@audramcdonaldapologist3676]

Fiyero in the books is not white, he's actually described as having "the skin the color of sh*t" in the broadway production they whitewashed him so I would prefer for him to not be played by a white actor

[@reigningastrid339]

@@audramcdonaldapologist3676 KSJDJSJ i thought the book said something like sand!!! not shit!!! why would you describe someone’s skin color as shit!?!??!?

[@annie_4600]

I'VE SAID IT ONCE AND I'LL SAY IT FOREVER. KYLE SELIG NEEDS TO PLAY FIYERO. THANK YOU.😂

[@rebeccamossop4414]

Oh my gosh yes 😍😍 but tbh I would watch him in anything

[@annie_4600]

@@rebeccamossop4414 honestly tho same😂

[@angela.N.2000]

YESSSS😍😍😭😭

[@TurtleJulia]

What about Derek Klena?

[@annie_4600]

@@TurtleJulia I think that derek would be AMAZING! But I'm also trying to think of actors who haven't done it yet. But I still would love to see Derek play fiyero again!☺

[@anneblackwood9013]

Petition for Derek klena to play Fiyero in the movie. He's seriously talented, he's played the role before, he's quite charming and has a great presence... need I say more?

[@manuelorozco7760]

I have seen him as Link in a regional production of Hairspray

[@esteraulrich-oltean2162]

Derek or Antonio for sure I would love... I mean also Aaron but he may be slightly too old to do the role on screen now :(

[@pagenotavailable]

Honestly I can totally see Kathryn Hahn as madame morrible. Seems like near-perfect acting, and I’m pretty sure she sings in WandaVision with a really nice voice. Plus that character seems a bit similar to Agatha from WandaVision, which she did exceptionally. Thoughts, anyone else?

[@sarahjones1981]

Galinda: soo, I've been thinking, Elphaba and Fiyero: about? Galinda: changing my name. Elphaba: fiyero leave I need to talk with my pal here. *fiyero leaves* what are you gonna change your name too? Galinda: well, the professor had his own way of pronouncing my name. Elphaba: yeah. It made you angry. Galinda: I was thinking of changing it too, ✨Glinda✨

[@mikaelateixeira8083]

Something about Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Dove Cameron as Glinda doesn’t sit right with me. I’d need to be convinced.

[@swiftie2161]

ariana should stick to singing, they should cast someone with adult musical theatre experience, not just give it to somebody because theyre famous and can sing. being able to sing doesnt mean you can pull of musical theatre.

[@reigningastrid339]

yeah those girls just don’t work as the roles. ariana doesn’t have the voice type and technicality elphaba requires. and ariana’s acting has never been her strong suit. and we’ve seen her performance at hairspray live and we all know how that went. and dove as glinda just seems to me as too easy. dove often plays the mean/silly popular girl (amber, live, cher) and glinda is much more than that. i don’t want to see glinda played only as superficial and pretty when her character is supposed to be superficial on the outside but insecure on the inside. and i don’t mean to hate on any them, it’s all about finding the right actor.

[@oceanwaters6048]

Dove can totally pull of Glinda! She has the skills if you watch her in all her different characters.

[@queenofrandomthings4920]

I clicked faster than Elphaba could fly.

[@rainybopz]

I vote you as Glinda. Peridot

[@rebeccaformiconi2086]

Well... I’m a huge fan of les mis movie (2012) so I’d die to see Samantha barks as elphi and Aaron tveit as Fyero but I know it’s just a dream 🥺

[@HannahBayles]

Jeremy Jordan as Fiyero 😭🙏🏻

[@soniachapple3141]

Yaaasssss!!!!

[@dyoung7219]

Who should play Elphaba you ask? Well, I think that's quite obvious... *Matthew Morrison*

[@albieemery2828]

I completely and whole heartedly agree.

[@TroggirlAuthoress]

🤣🤣🤣 Dying

[@scroogemcduck7820]

Rosses are red Violets are blue I am a victim of trolling And so are you!

[@princeapoopoo5787]

Well, Elphaba and the Grinch are both green...

[@dyoung7219]

@@princeapoopoo5787 YES HAHA

[@ianriep435]

I'm down for this super cool underground actor to play either Boq or Fiyero His name is Ian. Me. I Volunteer.

[@vicentehizon6202]

If I was to pick Fiyero? Ya boi Jeremy Jordan

[@hyacinththey-them5097]

YESSSSS

[@lexibrown1100]

As it should be

[@rocknroll20024]

I’m surprised he hasn’t done wicked yet

[@bethgarcia1838]

I HADNT THOUGHT ABOUT IT BUT OOOOH MY GOSHH YEES

[@Meg-bw3yx]

I love Jeremy Jordan so much but I think he’s too old.

[@Sailor_alan]

I actually like Nessa's song. Would be annoyed if they cut it.

[@boleyness]

Just want to come back to say Ariana Grande is playing Glinda at the movie adaptation! 🥰

[@krau2880]

Honestly I feel like if they keep Nessa’s song I feel like Ana Kendrick would be pretty good for the role

[@filmfangirls9163]

Yeah!! I love her.

[@ovaltinejenkins4530]

Aww, I adore her! That’d be so cute!!

[@jamies9040]

She would actually fit the role so well!

[@martythezebra]

Yes, I love her, and her voice is so underrated! She has so much control, like howwww

[@sierraHAHA...]

ANNA KENDRICK AS NESSA WOULD BE ALL I’VE EVER WANTED

[@saifsufian4286]

I want Phillipa Soo as Elphaba so badly Also either Dove Cameron or Renée Rap as Galinda

[@Lisa-pg9ej]

I think pippa soo’s a Glinda tho

[@eljordinio7647]

I'm team dove.

[@tinymxnticore]

Phillipa could play any of the witches in the show: Glinda, Elphaba, or Nessarose. I personally think her voice is perfect for Nessa, but they will hopefully cast a disabled actress in the role.

[@eljordinio7647]

@@tinymxnticore if they need someone as Nessa, maybe Ali Stroker from Oklahoma

[@saifsufian4286]

@@Lisa-pg9ej she would also be a good Glinda, but outside of Hamilton she has a very grand voice

[@mikaylawilkins9262]

I just want someone on broadway to do it! PLEASE NO CELEBS just make a reunion and tape it live on stage

[@tidalvii8640]

The thing is is that they are all much older now so I would LOVE a reunion but not as the movie cause then them being in a school wouldn’t make sense.

[@mikaylawilkins9262]

@@tidalvii8640 sorry this is late, but I don't mean the obc I just mean Ryan, Laurel, and Alli Mauzi

[@tidalvii8640]

@@mikaylawilkins9262 ohhh that makes more sense, and that would be awesome but with that there would be less ticket sales which is why people like Ryan McCarten, Jordan Fisher, Ben Platt, James Corden, Dove Cameron, Liz Gilles and Ariana Grande are people that are good for jobs like this because they are all trained in musical theatre and are main stream. Personally I’m fine with celebs as long as they are trained in musical theatre and/or can sing the role and perform it well

[@mikaylawilkins9262]

@@tidalvii8640 same I'm good with Dove but Ariana grande would be ok but its the annunciation. Ben Platt would be a perfect Boq and Jordan Fisher would be fiyero and Liz Gilles would be a great Elphaba

[@tidalvii8640]

@@mikaylawilkins9262 I would be happy about Ariana playing elphaba IF she uses her Broadway voice and isn’t told to be radio Ariana

[@lucialockley7724]

Elizabeth Gillies as Elphaba. That's it

[@ellismcg4754]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

[@kiarahann5052]

I would LOVE to see Kara Lindsay as Glinda in the Wicked movie

[@marialauracosme5413]

Don't like Ariana as Elphaba, but a BIG YES for Liz!!!

[@plapln9347]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO TALK ABOUT THIS HERE IS MY LIST Elphaba: Sam Barks. Or nothing. (Ok maybe Rachel Zegler) Glinda: not Amanda Seyfried but yeah I would probably put down Dove Cameron with Rachel Zegler as Elphaba Fiyero: Aaron Tveit (I am not mad at Jordan Fisher tbh bec yes) Nessa: Anna Kendrick (because I love Anna and I LOVE Nessa 🥺) Boq: Ben Platt AYO YESSSSSS THANK YOU The Wizard: Madame Morrible: Kristen Chenoweth (I SAID WHAT I SAID) Doctor Dillamond: Ok sure let me use my James Corden card also. Ok let me watch the video first and then I'll edit this comment. HAHA. Edit: Ok listen you may have me convinced at Ariana Debose.

[@booklover8081]

I never thought of Kristen Chenoweth as Madame Morrible, but I’m here for it.

[@kxgmp2196]

I also thought of Aaron Tveit as Fiyero but tbh he’s too ‘old’ for the part, it should be given to a younger actor

[@plapln9347]

@@kxgmp2196 I have had this list for YEARS because the movie was supposed to be out years ago hahahaha and yeah Aaron Tveit is probs too old for the role now, but as long as Sam Barks is my Elphaba, he's going to be my Fiyero.

[@missybarbour6885]

KRISTIN CHENOWETH AS MADEM MORRIBLE YES Now I'm gonna be legit mad if they don't do this

[@liagoldenberg9377]

LMAOOO THE WIZARD I AGREE PERFECT CASTING

[@graceliz865]

If y’all can’t tell from my profile pic, I’ve never clicked so fast I want dove Cameron as Glinda and Ciara Renee, Liz Gillies, or Lady Gaga (if they’re wanting to go with someone popular) as Elphaba and Jordan Fisher or Ryan McCartan as Fiyero

[@alessandraalmanza9052]

CIARA RENEE UGH thats so good thank you!

[@spicysalami9160]

elphaba is pretty high for a mezzo like lady gaga

[@graceliz865]

@@spicysalami9160 it says that Elphaba is a mezzo soprano! I think Lady Gaga would act the role beautifully, because she really impressed me with A Star is Born, and I normally hate Hollywood casting pop stars in heavy acting roles but she’s the ✨exception✨. I think her No Good Deed would be bone chilling. It’s just Defying Gravity that would worry me a little bit because I’ve never heard her sing that high

[@Vistelia]

yess

[@telizabethxo]

Ryan McCratan is a yes but he and dove dated. The ending if I’m not mistaken was messy. So if she gets cast then idk if he would. But I love him for the role. I’d honestly cast a different Glinda to get him.

[@politicscommentator]

I agree that Dove Cameron would be a great pick for Glinda. I have seen her in roles with Kristen Chenoweth for Descendants and Hairspray and both of them work well together. I feel there is a mentorship dynamic played there and she would be a natural successor to Chenoweth's iconic role.

[@kidkrowtaylor]

I can see Dove on Glinda, but I would 100% have Annaleigh Ashford or Kate Rockwell on that role! In an interview, Kate said that she would love to play Glinda. And Annaleigh is pretty self explanatory!

[@bennettcooper5616]

I still Stan for Meryl Streep or Audra McDonald morrible

[@dudeeee2015]

Is it just me or all the musical movies are being done during quarantine???

[@hyacinththey-them5097]

who’s complaining 😏👍

[@LiterallyLike]

I swear, the release of the Hamilton movie changed peoples minds about whether movie musicals are profitable. Everyone’s trying to get a slice of the movie musical cash, and I love it lol.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I saw Jingle Jangle last Friday

[@lydiageekz6848]

Sorry I was late I was daydreaming about Daveed Diggs... I’m still kinda early..

[@dylanwickersham5610]

So I know this probably isn't the most original choice, but I've seen Anna Kendrick floated as a possible Elphaba. She's done "For Good" with Kristin Chenoweth and was really able to hold her own. I think she and Dove Cameron could make a really interesting duo. And from a practical standpoint they'd work because 1) they have a lot of brand recognition and their popularity (ha!) could be a big draw for those who don't belong to musical cults.... And 2) they both have pretty great musical pedigrees that we jaded theatre cult members could be satisfied with their casting. Not the most adventurous choices I know. But I really think it works if you look at it from a few different angles!

[@NairAthul]

I didn't know this until recently but Anna Kendrick had quite a prolific Broadway career as a child and she was nominated for a Tony at 10 or something.

[@am-lo1pz]

Anna doesn't have the voice. She's got a good contemporary voice but she doesn't have the power for Elphaba.

[@dylanwickersham5610]

@@NairAthul I just recently learned that too! I think it explains a lot of her strong musical inclinations and I think it's a major check in the pro column.

[@silentsmurf]

Anna Kendrick would be too old opposite Dove Cameron

[@carr0760]

@@am-lo1pz this. She's not actually a very good singer. So nasal! Her voice is way too small and nasal to pull off Elphaba. You'd have to pair her with the tiniest, lightest voiced Glinda ever.

[@amirashamsi7263]

In my opinion if Ariana Grande were to be in this movie she would be Glinda because I see her doing those high notes and she has so much room in the songs to do her famous riffs and stuff but I also see Renee Rapp as both Glinda and Elphaba. But I definitely think Renee Rapp zHAs to be in the movie some how also she would be a great Nessa.

[@TheMKImusic]

If Cynthia Erivo doesn’t play Elphaba in the movie, I will riot. It will win her the EGOT finally and she is amazing.

[@carr0760]

I like it....but she might be/look too old. Especially if it doesn't happen for a few more years.

[@abbyfreeman4733]

Absolutely Cynthia is a queen I die 4 her

[@jackieadelle190]

well you got your wish, she's cast as Elphie

[@ovaltinejenkins4530]

Unpopular/popular opinion, but idina menzel can’t really act. She’s a phenomenal singer, don’t get me wrong, but I feel like most acting roles I’ve seen her in, she’s very monotone...anyone feel me?

[@tobyfinney768]

I’ve been wanting to say this but I don’t want to be killed lmaoo

[@ovaltinejenkins4530]

@@tobyfinney768 I know, it took a lot of bravery and the knowledge I could be viciously attacked to comment this lol

[@carr0760]

I'm going to expand on your unpopular opinion. She isn't a phenomenal singer either. Her technique is terrible, which is why her quality is drastically decreasing over time. She doesn't belt, she yells. It was perfect for Maureen, but I genuinely don't understand how her career took off from there. I prefer every Elphaba I've ever heard to Idina.

[@dontloseurhead22222]

I can see Lili Reinhart as Nessarose! I’ve heard that she’s in the running for Glinda but let’s all manifest that that doesn’t happen.

[@nocturnalnewsie]

Oh please god no *Shakes my 5 braincells around like a maraca* she will NOT be Glinda

[@princesspeach3336]

No one associated with riverdale needs to touch any movie musical with a ten foot pole. Please Jesus no ESPECIALLY not for Glinda

[@jamies9040]

She doesn’t even have the range for it. GOD PLEASE DON’T DO THIS TO US.

[@albieemery2828]

@@jamies9040 she’s actually not bad. I am far from a fan of Riverdale, but Lili can sing. Go check out her singing On My Own (basic, I know) but it’s really good 🙂

[@Nyx-ey7wl]

this is actually a very good idea, the only reason some ppl dont like lili is because of riverdale's SHITTY writing but she's actually a good singer and actress and i can totally see her playing the character arc we need for nessa

[@kathleenferry1574]

Hear me out Erika Henningsen have you ever heard her sing wizard and I

[@GerardoTonella]

4:55 excuse me but “Wicked Witch of the East” is the BEST FREAKING NUMBER IN ACT 2

[@ChaiElemental]

Yeah, I remember seeing the show and being PISSED that "Wicked Witch of the East" wasn't on the cast recording CD.

[@carolm.7279]

@@ChaiElemental same!!! It was my favorite from act 2.

[@telizabethxo]

Unpopular opinion here but I just don’t find Jordan Fisher or Dove Cameron as appealing as everyone else. However Kat you make really good points for her playing Glinda and I think she’s a likely cast. I agree with everyone that I think Elphaba might be best as an unknown. If I have to cast someone though whose a known actor I pick Vanessa Hudgens. Part of it is I love her, she has the look for elphaba and I think she’s underrated acting wise. For that matter let’s make it a high school musical reunion and cast Ashley Tisdale as Glinda and Zach Effron as Fieyro. I’m just kidding on that but not on Vanessa Hudgens. I think Vanessa can skew younger as well so it could work even with Dove.

[@Austin_doodles]

Me who just got into wicked: *"there's a movie? There's a movie?! THERE'S THE MOVIE?!?!?!?!-"*