Jon M. Chu is talking all things . ET's Lauren Zima spoke to the 42-year-old director at the 2022 Oscar Party on Sunday, and he said that he'd be more than happy to welcome original Broadway stars Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel into the film version he's helming.«The door is always open.
Kristin Chenoweth Has Complete Confidence In Ariana Grande Filling Her ‘Wicked’ Shoes: ‘I’ve Known Her Since She Was 10’
10.03.2022 - 00:17 / etcanada.com
Kristin Chenoweth expects Ariana Grande to play a wicked good Glinda.
Grande portrays Glinda in the impending “Wicked” movie, a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz”. Chenoweth, 53, portrayed Glinda in the original 2003 broadway production of Wicked, and expects big things from Grande, 28.
READ MORE: Cynthia Erivo Says Her ‘Sisterhood’ Bond With Ariana Grande Is ‘Delightful’ Ahead Of ‘Wicked’ Filming
“I love her so much, I’ve known her since she was 10,” Chenoweth told Savannah Guthrie on Wednesday’s episode of “TODAY”. “I think that crown and wand are going to the exact correct person. And I think she’s gonna nail it. Maybe some people do know this about Ari, but she’s really, really funny.”
“And Glinda has to do funny and drama; she has to do it all. And sing high and sing low. And so, there’s the girl,” she concluded before revealing, “I did cry when she got it.”
READ MORE: Ariana Grande Gets Her Makeup Done By ‘Drag Race’ Star Gottmik
Director Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”. “Step Up 2: The Streets”) will helm the “Wicked” movie, scheduled to start production this summer.
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
edition.cnn.com
26.03.2022 / 22:39
Dolly Parton knows who she wants to play her in a biopic
(CNN)Dolly Parton has long wanted to do a Broadway musical about her life, but the pandemic has her reconsidering that. "We were talking about doing my Broadway musical and we were really, really far out ahead of that, and then Covid hit and that changed my mind about a whole lot of things," Parton said in a recent appearance on "Mr.
etonline.com
23.03.2022 / 21:01
Dolly Parton Says She'd Like a 'Musical Feature' Based on Her Life, Reveals Who She'd Like to Play Her
Dolly Parton is ready to see her life story play out on the big screen! During an appearance on , the country music legend shared her hopes for creating a feature based on her backstory. The singer has long wanted to do a Broadway musical about her life, but the pandemic has her reconsidering that and thinking about a film instead.«We were talking about doing my Broadway musical and we were really, really far out ahead of that, and then COVID hit and that changed my mind about a whole lot of things,» Parton shared.«I do intend someday to be on Broadway, but I'm thinking now that I might do my life story as a feature,» she said.
justjared.com
23.03.2022 / 08:15
Dolly Parton Reveals Who She Wants to Play Her in Possible Biopic
It looks like Dolly Parton is getting ready to turn her life story into a project!
etcanada.com
23.03.2022 / 05:55
Dolly Parton Knows Who She Wants To Play Her In A Biopic
Dolly Parton is looking at telling her life story in a biopic, and already knows which actress she’d like to play her.
nypost.com
22.03.2022 / 23:01
Dolly Parton says she’s ‘in talks’ for musical biopic — and eyes a big star
the story of her nearly 66-year career, the project — like most things — was delayed due to the coronavirus.“I’ve been talking about doing my Broadway musical and we were really, really way out ahead of that, and then COVID hit and that changed my mind about a whole lot of things,” Parton admitted during a recent appearance on “Mr. Nashville Talks.” However, the music legend and celebrated philanthropist has not given up hope on seeing it come to life in some form.“I do intend someday to be on Broadway, but I’m thinking now that I might do my life story as a feature,” she said of possibly making a movie.
thewrap.com
22.03.2022 / 00:07
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel Sets Amy Wang as New Writer
Wang, a Chinese-Australian writer, won a Cannes Lion award in 2018 for her short film “Unnatural” and is currently attached to make her feature film debut as writer-director of an untitled horror film for Paramount. Her TV credits include as story editor for Netflix’s “Brothers Sun” and director of an upcoming episode of Starz’s “Blindspotting.”Wang will join the team from “Crazy Rich Asians” that includes Jon M.
etcanada.com
19.03.2022 / 01:57
Martin, McDonald, Porter Join Stars In Telethon For Ukraine
An all-star roster of film, TV and theatre performers — including Steve Martin, Annette Bening, Billy Porter, Audra McDonald, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Chenoweth, David Hyde Pierce and Rosie Perez — have signed up for a 10-hour telethon to raise money for the victims of the war in Ukraine.
deadline.com
18.03.2022 / 21:41
‘Stars In The House’ 10-Hour Ukraine Telethon To Feature Big-Name Line-Up Of Hollywood, Broadway & Volodymyr Zelensky’s ‘Servant Of The People’ Co-Star
A celebrity-packed 10-hour Stars in the House telethon raising money for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine has been scheduled for Saturday, March 26, with a line-up to include such Hollywood and Broadway stars as Steve Martin, Annette Bening, Billy Porter, Audra McDonald, Cynthia Nixon, Laurie Metcalf, Patrick Wilson, Judith Light and a new SCTV reunion of Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy and Andrea Martin.
justjared.com
14.03.2022 / 19:25
Kristin Chenoweth Reveals the Advice She Gave Ariana Grande for 'Wicked'
Kristin Chenoweth is sharing the advice she gave Ariana Grande ahead of her role in Wicked!
justjared.com
14.03.2022 / 06:27
Hannah Waddingham & Juno Temple Share a Kiss at Critics' Choice Awards 2022
Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple are locking lips!
etonline.com
14.03.2022 / 04:09
Kristin Chenoweth Told Ariana Grande to 'Find Her Own Glinda' in 'Wicked' Movie (Exclusive)
Kristin Chenoweth has nothing but love and support for Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as they take on their roles in !“I feel great about both choices,” the actress, who played Glinda in in the original Broadway production, told ET’s Lauren Zima during the 27th Critics’ Choice Awards red carpet. “I have known Grande since she was 10, so Ariana, I am very very proud of you. She knows," Chenoweth assured. «We talk every day and it’s an honor and a pleasure to pass the wand and the crown to you.” Grande, who will play Glinda in the Jon M. Chu-directed adaptation, is already getting some helpful tips from her predecessor.
justjared.com
12.03.2022 / 01:51
Ariana DeBose Joins Her 'West Side Story' & 'Schmigadoon' Families at AFI Awards 2022
Ariana DeBose is celebrating two projects at the 2022 AFI Awards!
justjared.com
10.03.2022 / 04:51
Kristin Chenoweth Admits She Did This After Hearing Ariana Grande Was Cast in 'Wicked' Movie
Kristin Chenoweth wears a bright yellow outfit for her early morning appearance on Today in New York City on Tuesday (March 8).