In a podcast, the pop star said working on the film was a “dream role” and revealed that a new version of ‘Eternal Sunshine’ is due out soon
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Arianna Grande I recently spoke on the podcast Prize Circuitwhere he talked about preparing for his dream role Glinda In Evil. He also provided spoilers about a new deluxe version of the album Eternal sun (2024) and the new song by Glinda in the second part of production, Evil: forever. The sequel is expected to hit theaters in November.
During the podcast, Arianna Grande he said he started preparing to play the character before he even got the role.
I started taking acting lessons a year before I even knew when the auditions would be. I wanted to make sure I was ready. Transform my voice to sing soprano parts Glinda it took months. Pop singing and musical theater are so different. I had to train my muscles and reshape the way I approached each note.”
After she was chosen, she recognized that way of playing Glinda came with extra responsibility:
From the moment it was announced, I knew this role would live with me forever. It’s an honor, but it also carries a lot of weight. I wanted to do justice. Glinda isn’t just a character to me: she’s a symbol of growth and love, and I wanted to give her everything I had.”
Great we also talked a bit about what to expect from the new song written by the composer Stefano Schwartzwhich will be presented in Evil: forever.
It’s a pivotal moment in the journey of Glinda. It shows a side of her that we’ve never seen before. In the show, this transformation happens behind the scene. But in the film we see her make the decision that defines who she is. It’s a privilege to sing this song and be the first Glinda to give it life.”
He also gave some news about the upcoming deluxe version of Eternal sunsaying that the new version is already “in the can” and will contain some new songs.
“It’s a very special project,” Grande said on the podcast. “I’m very present in this moment. I want my kids to miss me for two seconds. I’m excited to surprise them with this at some point, but I’m still thinking about the right moment in my head.
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