US EditionAmanda Seyfried Opens Up About Grueling 'Wicked' Audition Journey
- On June 26, Amanda Seyfried revealed she auditioned six times for Wicked, ultimately losing the role to Ariana Grande, on the In the Envelope podcast.
- Amanda Seyfried’s multiple auditions for Wicked, driven by her desire to prove vocal growth after Les Misérables, occurred during her filming of The Dropout in 2024.
- Seyfried, who sang with Cynthia Erivo, underwent six auditions, saying, 'I worked my ass off for years and years on that music.'
- Despite auditioning six times, Seyfried did not land Glinda, but praised the film and remains positive about her efforts and growth.
- With the Wicked: For Good sequel arriving in November 2025, Seyfried's six auditions highlight the perseverance required in major film productions.
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Amanda Seyfried had 6 auditions for 'Wicked' before losing role to Ariana Grande
The "Mamma Mia!" star tried out half a dozen times. Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty; Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures Amanda Seyfried at the Ralph Lauren Spring 2024 RTW Show in New York and Ariana Grande in 'Wicked'Amanda Seyfried is among the rare caliber of actors who hardly have to audition these days, but she tried out six times for the role of Glinda in Wicked.The Mamma Mia! actress recently appeared on the In the Envelope podcast to discuss he…
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Amanda Seyfried has opened up in the past about auditioning for the role of Glinda in the Wicked movies and now she’s revealing more insight into her audition process. The 39-year-old actress noted that she no longer has to audition for projects, but this one was different and she was committed to the process. “I’m in that privileged spot where I just don’t have to [audition],” Amanda said on Backstage’s In the Envelope podcast. “But I like, of …
Amanda Seyfried Opens Up About Grueling 'Wicked' Audition Journey
Amanda Seyfried shared her intense experience auditioning six times for Glinda in the 'Wicked' movie. Although the role went to Ariana Grande, Seyfried remains positive, reflecting on her commitment and growth as a singer. Balancing auditions with her Emmy-winning role in 'The Dropout', she demonstrated remarkable dedication.
Amanda Seyfried Says ‘I Auditioned Six Times’ for ‘Wicked’ Before Losing the Role: ‘I Worked My Ass Off for Years and Years on That Music’
Amanda Seyfried says 'I worked my ass off for years and years' on the music of 'Wicked' before auditioning six times for Glinda.
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