Ariana Grande Shares Emotional Toll of Filming Wicked Sequel

As the release of the Wicked sequel, Wicked: For Good, approaches in November 2025, pop icon Ariana Grande is offering fans a more vulnerable look behind the magic. The singer-turned-actress, who has been celebrated for her portrayal of Glinda the Good Witch, recently shared a heartfelt behind-the-scenes video from the set, describing the physical and emotional toll the production took on everyone involved.

Despite the exhaustion, Grande's tone shifted toward gratitude, focusing on the support system that helped her make it through the demanding filming process. The former child star's comments reflect a level of emotional honesty that is becoming increasingly uncommon in blockbuster filmmaking, reminding fans that behind every powerful song and dance are artists pouring their hearts into their work.

As for what awaits in Wicked: For Good, the story is set to pick up with Elphaba, now branded the Wicked Witch of the West, living in exile, while Glinda enjoys the comforts of fame and power. When an angry mob rises against Elphaba, the former friends team up to confront their shared past and reshape the future of Oz itself. With the addition of two new songs and the return of Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, the highly anticipated sequel promises an epic conclusion to one of Hollywood's most ambitious musical adaptations.