Idina Menzel expressed her desire to reprise her role as Elphaba, stating, "I still think that I should be Elphaba and I should just show up, slap that green makeup on me and get some CGI and Benjamin Button the sh*t out of that." This reflects the passion and longstanding connection many have to the characters of Wicked.
Amanda Seyfried's determination shines through as she shared, "On the weekends I was auditioning in person to play Glinda in the movie version of Wicked... I literally bent over backwards while playing the hardest role of my life." Her commitment demonstrates the competitive nature of casting for the iconic roles.
Lady Gaga was once attached to play Elphaba under director Stephen Daldry. This points to the shifting dynamics around casting, showcasing how major stars often vie for coveted parts in Broadway adaptations.
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