Wicked is going full speed ahead. Since its November 22 release in cinemas around the country, the movie has gone viral online.
Cast members including Jonathan Bailey, who portrays Fiyero, and Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, are receiving praise. However, one of the biggest pop artists in the world is also the movie’s greatest breakthrough star.
Naturally, it would be Ariana Grande. She portrays Glinda in the movie, and her comedy skills in the role are receiving particular appreciation on the internet.
Everyone agrees that Ariana is a full-fledged comic performer, whether it’s the full-bodied humor she exhibits in “Popular” or the caustic depth she lends to the musical’s opening tune “No One Mourns The Wicked.”
In actuality, however, many of us were already aware of it. She began her career on Broadway, and she gained experience in two Nickelodeon comedies, Victorious and Sam & Cat.
She also made an appearance in Jim Carrey’s 2020 showtime series Kidding and managed to crack a few jokes.
When appearing in Adam McKay’s 2021 movie Don’t Look Up. Not to mention that she just finished hosting Saturday Night Live with great success last month.
In conclusion, Ariana has always been humorous. Here are a dozen tweets that demonstrate the widespread praise she is getting for injecting humor to Wicked: