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Wicked Stars' Emotional Farewells
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Grande and Erivo shared emotional farewell posts on social media.
- Filming wrapped in early 2024 after years of dedicated work.
- The film shattered box-office records and won Oscars.
The stars of the "Wicked" film adaptation, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, have posted emotional farewell messages to their iconic roles. Erivo shared a carousel of photos, expressing that words cannot fully capture the profound impact of her journey as Elphaba. Grande echoed these sentiments, expressing her enduring love for Glinda.
The extensive production spanned years, with principal photography wrapping in early 2024 after rigorous rehearsals and shooting in London. This concluding chapter, "Wicked: For Good," follows the massive success of its predecessor, which dominated the box office and secured Academy Awards for costume and production design.
Both actresses embarked on a global press tour for "Wicked: For Good," attending international screenings and red carpet events. They reflected on the unique experience of stepping into a story with a rich existing legacy, acknowledging the profound and lasting changes the project has brought to their lives and careers.
