Ariana Grande received approval from one of her favorite actors, Adam Sandler, for her role in the film "Wicked: For Good." In a conversation during the Variety and CNN series "Actors on Actors," Sandler praised Grande's performance as Glinda, which was a huge compliment for the singer, who is a long-time fan of the actor.
Grande, who plays the central role in the two-part adaptation of the popular musical, revealed that she used certain "triggers" to avoid letting personal pain affect her performance, as some themes in the film were "adjacent" to her own experiences. She noted, "I can emotionally react in life, but on stage, it's not that easy. I've crafted her pain to not delve into my own experience." According to Grande, one of the most touching moments was the character Boq's transformation into the Tin Man due to Elphaba's spell.
Memories of Their First Meeting
Reflecting on their acquaintance, Sandler and Grande recalled how they first met at the "Haunted Mansion" in Disneyland. Grande shared that it happened late at night when there was no line for the ride. "We had just come out of that scary elevator," Grande remembered, recalling the moment when they showed the hanging figure that frightened her. Sandler also mentioned that he was there with his family at the time.
Ariana Grande, who recently announced her "The Eternal Sunshine" tour, continues to gain popularity in the world of music and film after the release of her debut album "Yours Truly" in 2013. Her career began with the television show "Victorious," after which the singer quickly rose to fame.
According to Grande, the continuation of the story will reflect the years following the separation of Glinda and Elphaba, highlighting the characters' evolution in the context of being perceived as "evil."
Planned Tour and Upcoming Performances
The singer will hold concert performances in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Montreal, concluding the tour with five shows at the O2 Arena in London in August.
