Elphaba is one of the most incredible roles in the world of musical theatre and so many actresses wanted to portray her in the movie version of Wicked, but Cynthia Erivo landed the role… and clearly was the perfect choice.
We’ve learned of five stars who auditioned for the part, but didn’t ended up landing the role. One of them is very unexpected.
Wicked: For Good, the second half of the film adaptation, will be released in theaters in November 2025. Make sure to watch the trailer if you haven’t seen it yet!
We also know of four actresses who auditioned to play Glinda in Wicked!
Browse through the slideshow to see all of the stars who auditioned for Elphaba…
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