The part ultimately went to Ariana Grande, but Seyfried has no regrets. She has been candid about feeling dissatisfied with her performance as Cosette in Le Mis, and the audition process for Wicked allowed her to see that she has grown as a singer.

Finding the perfect cast for Wicked wasn’t a process to be taken lightly. Considering what a beloved musical it was on the Broadway stage, Jon M. Chu’s new movie (which can be streamed with a Peacock subscription) would be the first time we see Elphaba,