Why aren't Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel in 'Wicked: For Good'?
They feel it's time for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to take the spotlight.
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Why Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Don’t Return for Cameos in 'Wicked: For Good'
Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, who originated the roles of Glinda and Elphaba in the Broadway musical 'Wicked', do not have cameos in 'Wicked: For Good'. However, they fully support Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in their roles.
Key Insights
- Chenoweth and Menzel appeared in a cameo in last year's 'Wicked: Part One'.
- Chenoweth stated, 'We had our moment and we were very honored they included us, but it's their turn.'
- Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo star in 'Wicked: For Good' as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively.
- The original stars made an appearance with Grande and Erivo in NBC's 'One Wonderful Night' special, performing 'For Good'.
- Grande hinted at a potential third 'Wicked' movie, quipping, 'If we've learned anything from Cher, we can count on there always being another farewell tour.'
In-Depth Analysis
Chenoweth and Menzel, who first played Glinda and Elphaba in 2003, are happy to pass the torch to Grande and Erivo. They believe it's time for the new stars to shine. Their cameo in 'Wicked: Part One' involved a scene where they played members of the Wizomania Choir, singing 'One Short Day'.
Grande expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work with Chenoweth and Menzel, calling it a 'surreal honor'. Director Jon M. Chu emphasized the importance of having the original stars 'do their thing' in the film. Though they don't appear in 'For Good', Chenoweth and Menzel shared the stage with Grande and Erivo at NBC's 'Wicked' special, performing the emotional duet 'For Good'.
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FAQ
Did Chenoweth and Menzel appear in any of the 'Wicked' movies?
They had a cameo in 'Wicked: Part One'.
What did Ariana Grande say about working with the original stars?
She called it a "surreal honor".
Takeaways
- The original stars of 'Wicked' support the new cast in 'Wicked: For Good'.
- Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel made a cameo appearance in the first movie, 'Wicked: Part One'.
- Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are now leading the 'Wicked' film adaptations.
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