'Wicked': Here's how those 'brilliant' and 'beautiful' movie cameos happened
By now, it's an open secret that "Wicked" features two of the original Broadway stars. Here's who else cameos in the movie musical with Ariana Grande.
‘Wicked’ Director Explains How Secret Broadway Cameos Happened: ‘It Just Clicked’
Director Jon M. Chu explains the secret filming of 'Wicked' cameo from original Broadway stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. Interview.
Here's how 'Wicked' pays homage to the original Broadway musical in a star-studded cameo
"Wicked" honors the original Broadway musical, which starred Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda.
Are Original 'Wicked' Musical Stars Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel in the Movie?
But what about the stars of the original Broadway musical, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda, and can fans of the original musical expect to see the famous original performers in the theatrical motion picture?
All About That Major Surprise Cameo in the Wicked Movie
Anyone who knows anything about Wicked is likely aware of how big a role the awe-inspiring voices of, and natural chemistry between, original Broadway stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth played in turning the musical into an instant mega-hit.
Inside the ‘Wicked’ Surprise Cameos: How [SPOILER] Landed Back in Oz
Composer Stephen Schwartz also cameos as the Oz soldier who allows Elphaba and Glinda into the Wizard’s palace, while the musical’s book writer Winnie Holzman similarly appears in the Emerald City, touting the Wizard’s ability to read the Grimmerie.
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on Those Surprise Cameos: “We Had One Day to Do It”
“There was no world where we wouldn’t invite them to come be a part of this,” director Jon M. Chu tells The Hollywood Reporter. “The question for us was, how, and how much are they willing to do in it, and how much can the story itself handle it? Because they’re such iconic people and especially to these roles.”
The 4 Biggest Surprise Cameos in 'Wicked'
While Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande dominated the screen with their excellent portrayals of Elphaba and Glinda, respectively some eagle-eyed fans may have caught onto some little surprises throughout the film's two-hour-and-41-minute run.
'Wicked' Broadway stars Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth pose with film's stars at LA premiere
Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo posed together on the "Wicked" carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of the film.
Wicked Pulled Off Surprise Cameos From Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel
The Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande finally hit theaters on November 22 and featured appearances from Chenoweth and Menzel in brand new roles. Fans began to suspect that Chenoweth would be making a cameo in the film back in August,
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Composer Stephen Schwartz on how that electric ‘Wicked’ cameo came to be
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The stars of ‘Wicked’ have been changed for good. Former Elphabas and Glindas remember the magic
Wicked” actresses share why they love the show, what it’s like to play a singing witch and their thoughts on the new film.