Isaiah Biggs quote-tweeted an announcement that the musical film was in development.
Cynthia Erivo for Elphaba.
Youre welcome, he wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) on February 8, 2019.
The message currently has nearly 4 million views.
Ariana GrandeandCynthia Erivoannounced that they would star in the film on November 4, 2021.
Dear Cynthia, honored doesnt even begin to cover it.
I cannot wait to hug you.
I felt they would both deliver incredible performances for a musical that demands real talent, he toldNewsweek.
Seeing the post get traction all this time later just affirms that I should believe in my artistic vision!
Which means a lot as an up-and-coming artist myself.
Im so glad Jon Chu saw what I saw and cast them!!
The movie is amazing.
Theyoung singergot her start on Broadway in the musical13and later appeared in shows like NickelodeonsVictoriousandSam & Cat.
She also had a minor role in Adam McKays 2021 filmDont Look Up.
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