Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Celebrate ‘Wicked‘ Roles as Film Releases
Los angeles, CA – As “Wicked: For Good” officially arrives in theaters, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have taken to social media to express their gratitude and affection for the characters of Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. Their posts, shared on Instagram, offer a glimpse behind the scenes of the highly anticipated film and reflect on the profound impact of their roles.
The release of “Wicked: For Good” marks the culmination of years of anticipation for fans of the beloved Broadway musical. Grande and Erivo’s portrayals of Glinda and Elphaba are central to the film’s success, and their heartfelt tributes underscore the emotional connection they’ve forged with the story and its themes of friendship, acceptance, and defying expectations.The film is expected to significantly impact box office revenues and further solidify the “Wicked” franchise’s cultural relevance.
Erivo, who played Elphaba, shared a series of behind-the-scenes images – including photos of her on the broomstick and alongside co-stars – alongside a lengthy caption expressing the depth of her experience. “I could write you an essay, a poem, Shakespearean prose, to describe what this journey has meant to me, what lessons this time has taught me, bought me,” she wrote in a post accompanying her Instagram post. ”I could try to give a metric to the love I have felt and experienced. I could give a number to the stories I have heard. The truth is the numbers are too small and the words are not enough.So I’ll simply say this.” She concluded with a message to audiences: “Take my hand and walk with me to the end of this road paved with gold, and hopefully, the things that I’ve found might find you too.Thank you for letting me be your elphaba. All my love, C.”
Grande similarly acknowledged the film’s release with a post stating, “I will love you always … ‘Wicked: For Good’ is out now.”
The official “Wicked” Instagram account also joined in the celebration, posting a video montage of Grande and Erivo sharing hugs and dancing on set, accompanied by the caption: “A friendship that changed us for good.”
