Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Know What Glinda and Elphaba Mean to Wicked Fans

Psychic press tour for evil The film continues to be a hit at awards season Digital release. And listen, at this point nobody is tired of complaining about Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s display of sisterhood. Two film shoots behind And Sung the iconic song of the musical live.

These women have become Elphaba and Glinda for the fans and it shows. In an interview with Dr diversityThe stars discussed their transitions—especially Grande. As one of the most recognizable global pop superstars, he had to become completely unrecognizable in the role and perhaps get to the core of who he really was all along: a theater kid with a dream at heart to play a role of a lifetime.

“Maybe people underestimate how long we spent trying to find these women and disappear,” Grande told Trade. “So when certain changes or behaviors take time to sink in, sometimes people have fun. But we had a job to do, and we had things to lose—because that’s what the part needed.”

He adds that he will probably keep Glinda with him in his next evolution. “I think it might have,” she said, referring specifically to her new Old Hollywood lilt. “Galinda required a lot of voice work for me. Some things may not melt. Some will, but I am truly grateful for the pieces that will stay with us forever. What a beautiful thing to leave behind, and feel the ghosts of every day.”

For Erivo, being Elphaba means taking on a visible representation of anyone who feels marginalized. In the days following the film’s release, Erivo received a touch of love for the Ozdust ballroom scene. Anyone who has ever felt another knows that right What Elphaba felt after arriving at the social gathering between Ozian and Shige students. “I was talking to a friend earlier this week,” Erivo said, “and he was like, ‘I just want to make sure for you that you’re bullied.’ This moment gave me a chance to revisit, process, re-experience and share.” And it creates an instant where Galinda joins him in the dance to embrace the core of the film’s messaging.

To Grande, the moment that coincides with the film’s opening speaks volumes about the importance of sisterhood and friendship. The film opens with his character burning an effigy of his friend. cane man-Style “As hard as Azdust felt for you, it felt like setting you on fire a million times in a row!” He said about the emotionally challenging task.

as a fact evil Fan, Grande recalled how the story was always about a relationship fundamentalist The idea that we need to stick together with those we love, no matter how different they may be, lies behind the curtain in the face of the glittering emerald city mask of fascism. “When evil First coming out on Broadway, I think the people in my life had that exact discussion,” Grande shared. “It’s time for people to say, ‘Oh, how can I be a better ally?’ Because this is how we always live. We have always been able to survive with those friendships and those allies.”

“The thing that keeps coming back to me is how much people need it,” Erivo added. “It allows people to think of themselves as people who can help. It may not be easy, but it is not impossible. It’s the kind of thing that spreads.”

evil Out in theaters now and also Available digitally.