With the release of the musical Wicked in theaters around the world, many fans speculated that Glinda and Elphaba were in a romantic relationship
Interpreter of Glinda in Wickedfilm directed by Jon M. Chu and released on November 21, 2024 in Brazilian cinemas, the actress and singer Ariana Grande suggested how her character might be “a little in the closet.”
It is worth remembering how, since the release of the production, which adapts the musical of the same name by Winnie Holzmanseveral fans speculated about a possible romantic relationship between Glinda and Elphabaplayed by Cynthia Erivo and which in the future will become the Wicked Witch of the West. In an interview with Gay Timesthe two artists spoke about the subject.
“I think that Elphie goes where the wind goes. I think she loves Glinda. I think she loves love. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with celebrating the deep connection you both have. They have a real relationship,” he said. Erivo. “It’s true love, which is probably why people are sending this, you know? Because what they build between each other is an unbreakable bond and love.”
Right away, Big agreed with her co-star, and explained how the two characters have “confidence and truth.” According to the 31-year-old artist, Glinda and Elphaba they maintain “such a safe space for each other, which is what all relationships should be, whether romantic or platonic.”
Glinda It might be a little in the closet. You never know. Give it a little more time. I mean, it’s just true love, and I think it transcends sexuality. It’s just a kind of deep security. And that’s why [os fãs] probably ship.
Every day in Emerald City It’s a Pride parade, right? Even the chickens… those chickens are gay.
Furthermore, Kristin Chenowethfirst to interpret Glinda node Wicked from the Broadwayagreed with the romance between the two protagonists. “I thought that too at the time,” he wrote in a publication by AND! News on Instagram about Ariana Grande’s comments.
What is the story of Wicked?
Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), before becoming the Wicked Witch of the Westand Glinda (Ariana Grande), the future Good Witch of the Southwho become best friends, even with opposing personalities, different points of view and the fight for the love of the same man.
In addition to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grandethe cast of Wicked still has Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Travel Companions), Bowen Yang (Megaromantic, Saturday Night Live) and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere at the Same Time), between others. Watch the trailer:
Rolling Stone Brazil film special
Cinema is the theme of the new printed special from Rolling Stone Brazil. In a magazine dedicated to lovers of the seventh art, we interviewed Francis Ford Coppolawho turns 85 amid the release of his new film, Megalopolisa bold and million-dollar undertaking financed by himself.
Unshakable in the face of controversial reactions to the novelty, which took around 40 years to get off the ground, the filmmaker defends the cinema industry’s boldness in being creative and opens up, in plain Portuguese, about Brazil’s influence in his new film: “Alegria” .
The special also features conversations with Walter Salles, Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello on I’m Still Herea chat about soundtracks with maestro João Carlos Martins, an exclusive list with the 100 best films in history (50 national, 50 international), another list with the 101 greatest soundtracks in the history of cinema, a warm-up for the Oscars 2025 and the launch radar for Globoplay, Globo Filmes, O2 Play and O2 Filmes for the coming months.
The movie special Rolling Stone Brazil It is now available on newsstands, but can also be purchased at the Perfil publisher’s store for R$29.90. Check it out:
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READ ALSO:Wicked transports the essence of the musical to the big screen with a high-level adaptation; read the review
What has been the best film of 2024 so far? Vote for your favorite!
- The Snow Society
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Poor Creatures
- The Boy and the Crane
- Dune: Part 2
- All of Us Strangers
- Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire
- Civil War
- Inside Out 2
- Bandit: Number One
- Deadpool & Wolverine
- The Substance
- The Girl of the Time
- The Room Next Door
- Venom: The Last Round
- Megalopolis
- All the Time We Have
- I’m Still Here
- Gladiator II
- Wicked
Source: Rollingstone
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