EXCLUSIVE: Ariana Grande is seen as Glinda The Good Witch for the first time in Wicked – the Buckinghamshire set turns to the magical land of Oz for its adaptation of the Broadway musical.
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Cast as Glinda the Good Witch in her full costume for the first time, Ariana Grande is filming in the UK on the long-awaited Hollywood set of the Broadway musical Wicked.
The exclusive photos, obtained by DailyMail.com, come just days after the release of dark-lit production footage of Grande, 29, and co-star Cynthia Erivo, who will play Elphaba, co-star Idina Menzel in the musical.
The Seven singer Grande looked gorgeous in a stunning pink gown with a silver tiara and iridescent scepter, as she clambered atop a golden chariot – filming what appears to be one of the film’s opening scenes.
Eyewitnesses revealed that Grande was seen portraying No One Mourns the Wicked, played by her character Glinda and fellow Ozians.
In the original 2003 musical – which won three Tony Awards – Glenda is played by Kristin Chenoweth.
charming! Cast as Glinda the Good Witch in her full costume for the first time, Ariana Grande is filming in the UK on the long-awaited Hollywood set of the Broadway musical Wicked.
Looks wicked good! The Seven singer Grande looked gorgeous in a stunning pink gown with a silver tiara and iridescent scepter, as she climbed atop a golden chariot — and filmed what appears to be one of the film’s opening scenes.
Iconic Role: In the original 2003 musical—which won three Tony Awards—Glinda is played by Kristin Chenoweth.
All hands on deck! Crew members made a fuss about Grande’s elaborate gown
Welcome to the Land of Oz: Buckinghamshire has been transformed into a wonderful village
Lights, camera, go! The photos captured the massive production effort behind the upcoming edit
