One of the most popular Broadway musicals in history is getting a film adaptation.
According to Variety, it has been confirmed by Universal that Grande and Erivo will play Glinda and Elphaba in the upcoming film. The project will be directed by Jon M. Chu.
The actresses revealed their new roles with post on Instagram.
“Dear Cynthia, honored doesn’t even begin to cover it. I cannot wait to hug you. See you in Oz,” Grande wrote in a message to Erivo, sent with a pink and green floral arrangement (the signature colors of Glinda and Elphaba).
Both actresses have had success on the live stage, which will help them develop their characters on the big screen. Grande is a Grammy award-winning pop singer who has some stellar Broadway and film acting credits like the musical 13, Victorious, and Adam McKay’s upcoming film Don’t Look Up. Erivo has won a Tony, Grammy and daytime Emmy award for her portrayal of Celie in the 2015-2017 revival of The Color Purple.