Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Defend 'Crying' in 'Wicked' Press Tour Interviews

Ariana Grande Says She and Cynthia Erivo Reviewed Their 'Wicked' Contacts Together | THR News Video

Ariana Grande made sure that she and Cynthia Erivo were treated equally on 'Wicked.' During a conversation for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for the musical, Grande was asked about her relationship with Erivo, to which she explained that they started building trust long before they began filming because they were cast in 2021, and production didn't kick off until December 2022.

Jon M. Chu on Creating 'Wicked,' Casting Ariana Grande as Glinda & More | THR Video

Jon M. Chu sat down with The Hollywood Reporter and walks us through his journey as a director. From creating 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,' 'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'Wicked' and many more, he tells THR the advice from his mom that changed his life about filmmaking, casting Ariana Grande as Glinda and more.

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Were Paid the Same for 'Wicked' | THR News Video

Despite rumors of pay-disparity, The Hollywood Reporter can confirm that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were paid the same salary for their work on 'Wicked.' A spokesperson for Universal said in a statement to THR, "Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder. The women received equal pay for their work on 'Wicked.'"

'Wicked' Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Say They'd Love to do a Broadway Musical Together | THR News Video

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sat down with The Hollywood Reporter's Tiffany Taylor to talk all things 'Wicked,' including how the practical sets helped them bring their characters to life, the messages they hope audiences take away from the film and more. Plus, Erivo reflected on her viral moment from THR's songwriters' roundtable, where she encouraged fellow songwriter Julia Michaels to "own" her power. Finally, Grande and Erivo shared that they would love to return to the Broadway stage, ideally together! 'Wicked' flies into theaters Nov. 22.

Ethan Slater on Auditioning for 'Wicked' & Praises Ariana and Cynthia's Powerful On-Screen Chemistry | THR Video

At the 'Wicked' Los Angeles premiere, Ethan Slater chats with THR and reflects on his casting audition. Plus, he explains the similarities between working on Broadway and working on 'Wicked.' Slater also mentions feeling "privileged" to have experienced Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's powerful on-screen chemistry.