Who Auditioned for Glinda in Wicked Movie? Actors List Revealed

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As a die-hard musical fan with years of theater-going under my belt, I must say it’s fascinating to delve into the audition process for iconic roles like Glinda in Wicked. While Ariana Grande ultimately nailed the part, it’s intriguing to discover the journey of other talented actresses who also vied for the role.

Prior to Ariana Grande securing the role of Glinda in Wicked, a number of other actors had also tried out for the part. This has left fans curious about who else had auditioned for the role and eventually landed it with Grande.

Here are all the actors who auditioned for Glinda in Wicked but ultimately did not get the part.

List of actors who auditioned for Ariana Grande’s Glinda role in Wicked

The following actors auditioned for Glinda in Wicked.

Taylor Louderman

Taylor Louderman, famously recognized as Regina George in the Broadway version of Mean Girls, admitted to having auditioned for the role of Glinda. She shared a screenshot of Deadline’s casting announcement on Instagram and questioned if she had truly auditioned or believed she stood a chance. Louderman then expressed that an actor should not get overly invested in the part they’re trying out for, to avoid feeling disappointed when they don’t secure the role. However, she emphasized that one must “care enough” to put their all into it. “I cared too much this time,” she admitted. (As reported by Just Jared)

Amanda Seyfried

Actress Amanda Seyfried, known for her role in Mamma Mia!, disclosed in an interview with Backstage that she tried out for the part of Glinda. She expressed a strong desire for the role and stated, “I went to great lengths, even performing acrobatic moves while playing the most challenging character I’ve ever portrayed.” She further explained, “I believe this experience also demonstrated my growth as a singer, which I had been eager to showcase since ‘Les Miz.’ So, in future musical roles, I now feel ready and capable.

Dove Cameron

Dove Cameron, who plays in Descendants, also tried out for the role of Glinda. She mentioned this in an interview with The Wrap, adding that “everyone who auditioned went through a very prolonged process.” Moreover, she stated that it was one of the longest processes she had ever been involved in. Previously, in an Entertainment Tonight interview, Cameron expressed her long-held dream of playing Glinda since she was just 7 years old, referring to it as “the role I’ve always wanted.

Renee Rapp

In an appearance on Watch What Happens Live!, Renee Rapp, who is known for her roles in the 2024 version of Mean Girls and its Broadway musical, announced that she had tried out for the role of Glinda.

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2024-11-20 13:11