Ariana Grande Misses ‘Wicked: For Good’ Brazil Premiere Due to Filming Commitments, Addresses Fan Backlash
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Ariana Grande was unable to attend the Brazil premiere of Wicked: For Good on November 2nd, sparking concern and negative reactions from some fans. The actress addressed the situation via Instagram Story, explaining she had completed filming another project just days prior and was unable to secure timely travel arrangements.
grande detailed the logistical challenges in a series of posts,stating,”I was on set filming until the 31st and worked all day the 1st and the 2nd as well,just the same as Jonny,Cynthia and Jon have been working.” She emphasized that “private options and absolutely nothing was available or possible that would get us there in time,” and expressed her heartbreak at missing the event. The premiere in Brazil is the first in a global rollout for the film, followed by screenings in Paris, London, Singapore, and New York.
The situation escalated when some fans responded negatively to the news, prompting Grande to issue a plea: “Please don’t wish danger on us.” She reiterated her love for Brazil and her team’s exhaustive efforts to attend, stating, “Please, please do not wish danger on us or assume that we didn’t try.” The film Grande references completing is focker In-Law, which wrapped production in New York on October 31st. Co-stars Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, and director Jon M. Chu are scheduled to appear at subsequent premieres.