Wicked's Ariana Grande reveals she auditioned for Elphaba as well as Glinda
With the Wicked movie finally out in the world, it's impossible to imagine anyone other than Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande playing Elphaba and Glinda respectively. Both actors capture the magic of each character in ways that pay homage to Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth 's original performances while also making them their own.