Actress and singer would participate in an event in São Paulo with Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and director Jon M. Chu
Ariana Grande no longer comes to Brazil. The actress and singer would arrive in São Paulo this Tuesday, November 4th, to participate in the premiere of Wicked: Part 2 together with co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Baileyin addition to the director Jon M. Chubut ended up canceling the trip. Why?
On your social networks, Ariana he explained that, when he was already on the flight to Brazil, the plane needed to undergo maintenance and, therefore, it was not supposed to fly until 11 am this Tuesday (4), which would make it impossible for him to arrive.
“Brazil, I can’t believe this is happening and I’m so devastated to send this message. A few hours ago, my team and I had to disembark from our flight so the plane could undergo maintenance due to problems and it won’t fly until 11 am, which means I won’t be there in time for the premiere of Wicked 2 in São Paulo”he wrote.
Still according to the actress and singer, other means were tried, but without success: “My team and Universal [Pictures] They tried everything to solve the problem, we looked for other flights, early in the morning, in the morning, connections, commercial and even private flights and absolutely nothing was available or would be possible to take us on time. Even when trying a private option, there is a necessary permission for the flight to take place and it takes time to obtain”he explained.
Finally, the actress and singer lamented the impossibility of sharing the special moment with her co-stars and fans, who campaigned on social media to get tickets for the premiere of Wicked 2:
“I’m heartbroken that I can’t be there with all of you. We really tried everything we could and I apologize from the bottom of my heart. Please give my castmates all the love I wish I could be sharing with you and have the most beautiful celebration possible. And again, I’m truly sorry.”concluded Ariana Grande.
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 Grande — which, in Brazil, gained the voices of Myra Ruiz and Fabi Banginterpreters of Elphaba and Glinda in the theater, respectively —, the cast of Wicked still has Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Travel Companions), Bowen Yang (Megaromantic, Saturday Night Live), Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere at the Same Time), between others.
When does it debut Wicked: Part 2?
Based on the Broadway hit created by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzmanand directed by Jon M. Chu (In a New York Neighborhood), Wicked: Part 2 is scheduled to debut in Brazilian cinemas on November 20. Watch the final trailer for the new feature:
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Source: Rollingstone
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