Wicked’s Idina Menzel Shares “Honest Truth” About Not Playing Elphaba In The Movie

One of Idina Menzel’s most memorable roles on the Broadway stage was that of Elphaba in Unpleasant. She is also known as the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West who befriended Glinda’s unlikely friends prior to the events of The Wizard of Oz. With Unpleasant obtain the film adaptation treatment, the musical film has chosen its two protagonists . But one of those protagonists will not be the actress who brought the role to life. Idina Menzel shares her “honest truth” about what it’s like not to revive the role of Tony-winning Elphaba for Unpleasant movie.

When Idina Menzel was asked in an interview posted on Broadway.com instagram if he was thrilled with the news Unpleasant film, she replied that she was proud of the two new leads, but a little depressed by her aging which prevented her from reprising the role.

There was a time when Idina Menzel was very enthusiastic reprising her iconic role as Elphaba and feeling “still relevant” to play the part. However, it looks like Ariana Grande will be in the film adaptation, but she won’t play Elphaba as Menzel initially thought. The lead singer of “Thank You, Next” will be Glinda the Good Witch widows Cynthia Erivo will be Elphaba. After the news, Menzel gave his moving reaction congratulating both protagonists and hoping the roles change their lives for the better, as they did with her.

Idina Menzel went on to emphasize in her interview what her memorable role as Wicked Witch of the West meant to her.

As heartbreaking as it can be to have to step back from the role that touched the hearts of so many, the film is arguably done better. After all, it’s been 16 years since Idina Menzel last performed at a middle school in Elphaba and she may not want to end up like Dear Evan Hansenthis is Ben Platt who took shots being a 27 year old who plays a 17 year old. All you can do is follow it. Frozen good advice from the character and “Forget it”.

The Unpleasant music film has suffered a series of misadventures left and right. Nail big setback was Billy EliotStephen Daldry will no longer direct this two-part musical project as he was not comfortable with Universal’s development and pace. rich asian boobs director Jon M. Chu will take on the role of director. another setback was that filming would begin this month instead of March, with filming taking place in the UK instead of the US. Despite all the frustrating pitfalls, the Unpleasant music film has passed, you can still look forward to see the next new version from Unpleasant at Christmas 2024 and 2025.