Ariana Grande Misses ‘Wicked:โ For Good’ Brazil Premiere Due to Filming Commitments, โขAddresses Fan Backlash
SรO PAULO,โ 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 sheโฃ had completed filming another project just โคdays prior and was unable โto secure timelyโค travel arrangements.
grande detailed the logistical challenges in aโฃ series of posts,stating,”I was on set filming until the 31st and worked all day โthe 1st and the 2nd as well,just the same as Jonny,Cynthia and โJon have been working.” Sheโข emphasized that “private options โand โฃabsolutely nothing was available or possible that would get us there in time,” and expressed her heartbreakโ at missing the event. The premiere in Brazil is the first in a global rollout for the film, followed byโข screenings in Paris, London, Singapore, and New York.
The situation escalated โwhen someโข fans responded โnegatively to the news, prompting Grandeโฃ 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 doโฃ not wish danger on us orโ 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 โdirector Jon M. Chu are scheduled to appear at subsequent premieres.