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Ariana Grande could win an Oscar for her role as Glinda in Wicked say critics

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Ariana Grande could win an Oscar for her role as Glinda in Wicked say critics

As a long-time fan of musical theater and Ariana Grande, I must say that this news about her performance in Wicked has me absolutely enchanted! Growing up listening to Broadway soundtracks and belting out show tunes in my bedroom, I never would have dreamed that one day I’d see the one and only Ariana Grande gracing the stage as Glinda.

Ariana Grande is garnering Oscar buzz for her performance in the highly-anticipated Wicked.

This weekend marks the widespread debut of the retold tale featuring Glinda and Elphaba (portrayed by Cynthia Erivo). However, Variety anticipates that Ariana Grande won’t just receive a nomination for an Academy Award, but she is expected to take home the win.

According to the report, Ariana Grande imbues Glinda with her appealing personality and sharp humor, a character known for her effervescent demeanor and concealed complexity. At 31 years old, this pop star masterfully performs every one of Glinda’s signature songs, including a charming interpretation of ‘Popular’.

Actually, it appears that the outlet found her comedic timing and quick wit, rather than her singing, to be the standout aspect of her performance.

However, her ability to perfectly time humorous moments sets her role apart. The way she delivers witty jokes and quips significantly enhances the movie, and it might even lead to a first-time nomination for an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category.

The acclaim persisted: ‘Grande’s portrayal of Glinda was heartwarming and riotously funny, positioning her as a serious contender in an awards competition that frequently leans towards musicians.’

Ariana Grande could win an Oscar for her role as Glinda in Wicked say critics

Nominations for the 2025 Oscars will be announced on January 17, 2025.

Although the significant movies and performances are yet to be released over the next two months, it’s certainly not premature for critics to identify potential winners, and Grandé is among those being seriously considered.

In this competition, she’ll be going up against Zoe Saldana (for Emilia Pérez), Isabella Rossellini (for Conclave), Saoirse Ronan (for Blitz), and Monica Barbaro (for A Complete Unknown) in their respective categories.

And Ariana isn’t the only Academy Award nominee or winner from Wicked that Variety is predicting. 

According to predictions from a Hollywood publication, the film could potentially win the prestigious golden statue awards in categories like Production Design and Costume Design. Furthermore, it may secure nominations in the Best Actress category for Cynthia and the Best Director category for Jon M. Chu.

Initially, there was a strong possibility that Ariana and Cynthia wouldn’t be part of the film, but now they’re garnering praise from both critics and early viewers at screenings.

Initially, British director Stephen Daldry was slated to oversee the production of the upcoming spectacle, and he had ambitious ideas for the casting. According to Page Six, he intended to have Lady Gaga play Elphaba and Shawn Mendes take on the role of Fiyero.

The two of them discussed and decided on her character, as well as who she would portray. Lady Gaga was initially chosen for this role in his vision, but unfortunately, things didn’t work out, according to the source from the news outlet.

Ariana Grande could win an Oscar for her role as Glinda in Wicked say critics
Ariana Grande could win an Oscar for her role as Glinda in Wicked say critics
Ariana Grande could win an Oscar for her role as Glinda in Wicked say critics

But Daldry’s vision never came to be—he left the project in 2020 due to scheduling conflicts.

stepped in as director, revamped the cast, leading to Cynthia Erivo being cast as Elphaba, Ariana Grande taking on the role of Glinda the Good Witch, and Jonathan Bailey joining as Fiyero.

Brian Viner from DailyMail commended the movie, stating that ‘Chu and the writers create a delightful script and are brilliantly supported by the actors. Both Erivo and Grande deliver spot-on performances that are nothing short of extraordinary.’

He added: ‘Michelle Yeoh, Bailey and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard offer splendid support.’

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2024-11-22 00:33

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