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  • Ariana Grande cast as Glinda in "Wicked" movie
  • Kristin Chenoweth approves of Grande's casting
  • Grande hints that Glinda might be portrayed as "a little queer"
  • Fans excited about Grande's potential portrayal of Glinda
  • Discussion of representation and inclusivity in Hollywood Tone: Excited and positive
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Jon M. Chu
  Deadline     3 days ago
Ariana Grande & Kristin Chenoweth Agree Wickeds Glinda Might Be A Little Queer
As Wicked takes the box office by storm, Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth are reminding audiences who was the original “friend of Dorothy.” While discussing her portrayal of Glinda in the Jon M. Chu-helmed feature adaptation of the Broadway musical, Grande responded to fans who think the Good Witch is queer-coded, as well as those […]
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