‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Gushes Over Working With Ariana Grande in Movie Musical: ‘I Love Her, Truly’
Cynthia Erivo stars as the Blue Fairy, who brings the title character to life and sings the iconic song “When You Wish Upon a Star.” Next, Erivo will star in another high-profile adaptation: the film version of beloved Broadway musical “Wicked.” Erivo is set to play Elphaba in the movie musical alongside Ariana Grande, who will portray Glinda. While walking the red carpet for “Pinocchio” on Wednesday night at its Los Angeles premiere, Erivo told Variety‘s Marc Malkin what it’s been like working with Grande thus far. “I love her, truly,” Erivo gushed. “She is funny and unbelievably talented and unbelievably sweet and truly working hard. We’re both working really hard together. I’m excited for both of us.”