Idina Menzelis passing the torch toAriana GrandeandCynthia Erivo.
OnTwitterThursday, the 50-year-old actress congratulated the stars uponthe news of their castingin the film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical. Grande, 28, is set to star as Glinda, while Erivo, 34, will follow in Menzel’s footsteps as Elphaba.
“Congrats to two amazing women. May it change your lives for the better forever and ever as it has for us. So much love,” Menzel wrote, reposting photos from directorJon M. Chuof a thrilled-looking Grande and Erivo learning they’d been cast.
“Get ready for a match up like you’ve never seen!!! In pink and green!!!” Chu teased onTwitter.
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Chu, Grande and Ervioannounced the newson Instagram Thursday, with theIn the Heightsdirector voicing his excitement for the upcoming project.
“These two witches!!” he wrote onInstagram.“The emotional moment I got to tell @cynthiaerivo and @arianagrande that they were our Elphaba and Galinda in the @WickedMovie for @unistudios 😭😭😭wait until you see what they bring!! It is other worldly. Ahhhhh!!!”
Congratulating each other, the actresses sent each other flowers, both gifting pink and green bouquets in a nod to the Glinda and Elphaba’s signature shades.
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“Pink Goes Good With Green” Congratulations Miss A, The Part Was Made For You, I look forward to sharing with musical journey with you. Love, Cynthia," a note with the flowers sent to Grande read, she posted onInstagram.
On her Instagram Story,The Voicejudge also shared a shot of the blooms she sent to Erivo, with a card reading “Dear Cynthia, honored doesn’t even begin to cover it. I cannot wait to hug you. See you in Oz. All my love Ari.”
The original Broadway production won three Tony Awards and six Drama Desk Awards, as well as a Grammy Award. Mendel starred alongsideKristin ChenowethandJoel Grey, who played Glinda and the Wizard, respectively.
The musical film wasinitially set for releaseon Dec. 22, 2021, but it was pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic. In February, Chuconfirmed he was set to helm the picture.
source: people.com
