As a longtime movie buff with an extensive background in musical theater and pop culture, I find myself intrigued by the unfolding saga of “Wicked.” Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, two powerhouse talents, are at the heart of this captivating drama.
Ariana Grande is expressing her thoughts about Cynthia Erivo’s recent criticism of fan-made “Wicked” poster edits and AI-created memes that have been circulating online.
A poster released by Universal was tweaked by a fan to mimic the original Broadway poster by lowering Elphaba’s witch hat to cover Erivo’s eyes. A meme that went viral earlier this week showed Glinda whispering into Elphaba’s ear with the caption reading, “Is your pussy green?”
Grande expressed to me during our exclusive chat at the Academy Museum Gala in LA over the weekend, ‘I find AI quite confusing and challenging at times, it’s almost like we’re going through a massive transition.’ She added, ‘This is something much larger than ourselves, and fans will undoubtedly enjoy engaging with it and creating their own adaptations.’
When I expressed concern that things might become excessive, Grande agreed and shared that she deeply admires her sister, Cynthia, and has immense affection for her. She explained it’s a challenging time of adjustment due to the overwhelming amount of attention focused on something far beyond their scope.
On Wednesday, Cynthia strongly criticized a fan-edited poster and meme on Instagram stories. In her post, she expressed her disapproval by saying, “This is the most outrageous, offensive thing I’ve ever seen, comparable to that terrible AI depicting us in combat, or people asking ‘is your hair green?'” She accompanied one of the manipulated “Wicked” posters featuring her face concealed with this statement. “Nothing about this is amusing. Nothing about it is endearing. It degrades me. It degrades us all.
Jon M. Chu, along with Universal Pictures, are transforming the “Wicked” Broadway musical into a two-part movie series. The first installment hits cinemas in November. This magical tale unfolds at Shiz University in the land of Oz, where Elphaba and Glinda develop an unexpected friendship after sharing a dorm room. Besides Erivo and Grande, the film boasts an impressive supporting cast featuring Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and Bowen Yang.
Additionally, I inquired about Grande and Erivo collaborating on new music in the future. “I enjoy being in the studio with her, even just observing from a distance to hear what she’s creating and having her around when I’m working,” she expressed. “I believe we are bound to each other, professionally and personally for the long term. Therefore, my answer would be yes.
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2024-10-20 08:16