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Amanda Seyfried Reveals Feelings About How She Lost Out on Wicked Role to Ariana Grande: "I Like to Feel Appreciated"

Director Jon M. Chu and Ariana Grande spent five years deepening Glinda’s character, exploring her internal conflict and growth beyond the original musical’s portrayal.

Summary by Radio Times
Amanda Seyfried has opened up about how she feels about losing out on the role of Glinda in Wicked after numerous auditions.The actress previously revealed that she tried out six times for the role in the film adaptation of the hit broadway show, which would have seen her appear alongside Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, before it ultimately went to pop icon Ariana Grande. In a new interview with Radio Times ahead of the UK release of Seyfried’s new fi…

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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