Cynthia Erivo Says 'Thank Goodness' Ariana Grande Got Glinda Role Over Other Actresses She Auditioned With

Cynthia Erivo is seemingly throwing a little bit of shade at the other actresses who auditioned to play Glinda in the Wicked movie.

The Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winning actress is starring as Elphaba in the stage-to-screen adaptation of the beloved musical and Ariana Grande is bringing Glinda to life in the two-part movie.

In a new interview with The New York Times, Cynthia and Ariana were asked to share their reactions to each other being cast.

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“Absolutely no surprise whatsoever,” Cynthia said. Ariana added, “I said, ‘Thank God.’”

Cynthia then said, “Thank goodness, because it was not the two ladies that I was auditioning with.”

Ariana was shocked by the comment and replied, “Oh my God!”

We know about four other actresses who auditioned to play Glinda, but didn’t get the role.

Cynthia also explained why she didn’t think she’d even be considered for the role.

“Historically, Black women have never really been seen for the role. If they have, they haven’t gotten the role, and if they do, they usually are the alternate or first cover. There’s only one woman I know on record that has done it on the West End and she did it once and has never been brought back. So I just didn’t think they were looking for me,” she said.