Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish sat down for a conversation at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles to discuss Grande's role as Glinda in the film adaptation of 'Wicked'. Eilish, a long-time fan of Grande and the 'Wicked' franchise, moderated the conversation, asking about Grande's audition process, her musical choices for the role, and the importance of live singing on set.
Ariana Grande attends the"Journey Through Oz" Tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of" Wicked " at State Theatre on November 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, a hush fell over the room as the credits silently rolled and all eyes fell on the double doors to the right of the stage. Soon enough, Grande and Eilish entered arm in arm before taking their respective seats.
Eilish then told the crowd she’d be asking a few questions – as printed out on the paper now in her hand – and made clear the role of moderator “is not normal” for her. Yet, she handled the position like a pro. three times and listens to it before her shows, she also revealed that she has long known of Grande’s fandom for the franchise. “I know too much about you,” said Eilish. “But my question is: You’re such a diehard and I feel like you know the play and music so well.
“But I remember finding out that you got the job through the internet and I was like, f–k yeah, that’s so sick, she’s wanted that for so long.’ I didn’t even know you then, at all. I was so excited.”“I’ve been rooting for you, b—h,” said Eilish through more laughter.“I was wondering about continuity,” Elilsh asked, saying it’s “f—ing crazy” that Grande and her co-stars sang live in the film.
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