“Wicked' is officially a pop culture phenomenon.
Curious where you know the rest of the cast from?
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She is, of course, a superstar.
She never really looked back that is, until “Wicked” came along and changed everything.
Since filming “Wicked,” Grande has said she’s “reconnecting” with her inner theater kid.
In fact, she actually plans on doing more of it in the future.
[That] is where I see the next 10 years.”
In the future, she hopes to take on other roles that “fit.”
Cynthia Erivo is an acclaimed musical theater actor
Cynthia Erivostars as Elphaba, aka the Wicked Witch.
Her casting just makes sense.
The British actor studied at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where she discovered her talent for musicals.
But I wasn’t that.
My raw talent came from understanding music."
Erivo went on to book several iconic musical roles.
Chances are, you’ve seen him on your screens before.
Of course, some may recognize him from earlier projects.
“It was dancing that got me into acting,” Bailey toldVanity Fair.
Bode is the first wheelchair user to play the character.
Bode grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and fell in love with theater at a young age.
“I started doing local community theater when I was 8,” she toldBroadway World.
“The first role that I ever got was a little orphan in ‘Prince and the Pauper.’
I had two lines because I was scared going into it.”
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bode studied (partially online) at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Ultimately, Bode hopes her casting helps other people with disabilities.
“They can do all these things if they really want to.
Even if they’re not seen, they can at least make a run at be the first.”
Talk about coming full circle.
“I’m just really, really proud of Ari and the work she’s done on this.
She’s poured herself into it.
Chances are, you’ve seen Yeoh before.
2,” and “Crazy Rich Asians.”
In 2023, she won her first Oscar for her role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Throughout the ’90s and 2000s, he played Dr. Ian Malcolm in the “Jurassic Park” franchise.
Or perhaps you saw him in Netflix’s 2024 modern Greek myth series “Kaos.”
The list goes on and on.
Despite all of his success, Goldblum never takes it for granted.
“This year and the last decade has been gratifying and delicious and dreamy.
I pinch myself every day.
My gratitude is bursting busted out all over.”
Dinklage is no stranger to fantasy, having starred as Tyrion Lannister in “Game of Thrones.”
“‘Wicked’ resonates because everyone feels like an outsider at some point.
It’s about defining your independence and strength within that feeling of isolation.
Above all, it teaches kindness, which is the most important thing.”
Yang has become a familiar face in recent years as a comedian.
Throughout her career, Settle felt that she couldn’t be herself.
In “Wicked,” however, Settle has finally found a way to embrace her true self.
“I did what I needed to do, and got out.
And it will be absolutely beautiful,” she said.
You may also know the British actor from her role as Fanny in “Harlots.”
James comes to “Wicked” as a long-time fan of the show.
So, naturally, landing a part in the film was a little surreal.
As James recalled, throughout the long audition process, she became determined to take part in the film.
“So actually getting to be a named character was just wonderful.”
“Blink and you’ll miss it but I am on that boat?!?”
James wrote in a caption onInstagramabout his appearance in a promotional video for the film.
James has been acting both on stage and on screen for years.
Some more memorable roles include 2001’s “Band of Brothers,” in which he played Cleveland O.
On stage, his career has been equally prolific.
He’s been nominated for two Olivier Awards and one Critics Circle Award.
Over the course of her career, Clarke has seen the industry slowly begin to diversify.
“It’s completely different now.
As for what’s coming next, Clarke is ready to see what happens.
