Ariana Grande was chosen over Amanda Seyfried to star in 'Wicked'

Amanda Seyfried struggled to get the role of Glinda in the film adaptation of

, but it was finally Ariana Grande who won.

A big disappointment for the actress of

who does not regret anything despite all the efforts she has made.

“Last summer, when I was playing Elizabeth (on

), I was auditioning over the weekend to play Glinda in the

movie adaptation of

I wanted this role so badly that I said, “You know what?

Yes, I have to play the last scene of

on Tuesday, but I dedicate my Sunday to you”.

I literally bent over backwards while playing the most difficult role of my life,” the star lamented in an interview with Backstage.

The bright side

However, Amanda Seyfried is proud of the vocal level she has reached while preparing for this role.

"I think it also showed me how far I had come as a singer, and that's what I really wanted to prove," she continued.

“Because since

(2012), I told myself that I had to do better.

So no matter what I'm offered in the future in terms of musicals, I'm ready.

“Indeed, last year, she confided to

to have prepared for five in order to reach the very high notes sung by the character of Glinda in the musical.

Filming for

is due to kick off with Ariana Grande next November for a two-part release scheduled for Christmas 2024 and 2025.

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