Cynthia Erivo was glad Ariana Grande got “Wicked” role: 'It was not the two ladies that I was auditioning with'
In true Elphaba fashion, Cynthia Erivo couldn't be happier about the Glinda sharing her magical Wicked journey with her. Erivo said it was "no surprise whatsoever" that Ariana Grande was chosen to star opposite her in the movie adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical.