Unveiling the Magic: The Making of 'Popular' in the Movie 'Wicked' with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
A sneak peek into the making of the song "Popular" from the movie "Wicked" was shared by Ariana Grande on Instagram. In a video with co-star Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, Ariana rehearsed the song three years ago in September 2022. The video shows Ariana singing Glinda's solo song while playfully interacting with Cynthia on a bed, wrapping a pink sash around her and pushing her to lie down. Director Jon M. Chu praised their timing, which eventually made it into the final cut of the movie.
The highly anticipated second act of "Wicked," titled "Wicked: For Good," is set to premiere in Philippine cinemas on November 19. Alongside Cynthia and Ariana, the film features Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard. The soundtrack will include two new songs performed by Cynthia and Ariana.
In conclusion, the behind-the-scenes glimpse shared by Ariana Grande offers fans a taste of the magic that went into bringing the iconic song "Popular" to life in the upcoming movie "Wicked." With a talented cast and new songs on the soundtrack, the film promises to captivate audiences when it hits theaters in November.