Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo , To Star in ‘Wicked’ Movie.<br />Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo , To Star in ‘Wicked’ Movie.<br />Universal is adapting the Tony Award-winning musical for the big screen.<br />Grande, 28, took to Instagram on <br />Nov. 4 to announce her casting.<br />A carousel of images revealed the news while her post's caption simply read, "Thank goodness.".<br />One of the pictures shows Grande, Erivo and director Jon M. Chu on a video call.<br />Another snap highlights a bouquet of flowers sent by Erivo with a note that read, .<br />"'Pink goes good with green.' Congratulations Miss A, the part was made for you, I look forward to sharing this musical journey with you.".<br />Erivo also shared an Instagram carousel featuring an image showcasing flowers from Grande with a note that read.<br />"Dear Cynthia, honored <br />doesn't even begin to cover it. <br />I cannot wait to hug you. <br />See you in Oz.".<br />Grande will be playing Glinda, <br />and Erivo will portray Elphaba.<br />Grande will be playing Glinda, <br />and Erivo will portray Elphaba
