LADY GAGA IN "WICKED"???

Now that there's has been a new release date announced for "Wicked", what are people's thoughts about Lady Gaga playing Elphaba. I think that with her theatrical studies and vocal range that she would be the ideal person to portray her. I know that people think that Ariana Grande would be ideal, but I feel that she's too young and her acting would not be ideal. Plus Gaga would be a HUGE box office draw...

Updated On: 2/11/19 at 03:39 PM

Curious why so many think this won't happen. I know the team is open at looking at new faces, but frankly, I think she would be ideal casting and it would be a win-win situation for both sides. After A STAR IS BORN, Gaga would be wise to pick a follow up role that continues to show her growing range as an actress but that isn't such a stretch that audiences question it. I mean the last thing she should do next is play Sarah Bernhardt. Elphaba seems pretty perfect if you ask me. She could even be nominated for a second Oscar for it. So why wouldn't she take the part?

Updated On: 2/11/19 at 03:54 PM

Since the release date is almost 3 years in the future, it seems like the producers may be seeking major star talent instead of unknowns.

Why do people think the Gaga has acting training, She spent a little time at college and left. I find her acting flat and kinda bizarre. Not that that has stopped others from starring in movies, like MADonna.

How about Madge as Madame Morrible???

CurtainPullDowner said: "Why do people think the Gaga has acting training, She spent a little time at college and left. I find her acting flat and kinda bizarre."

Sort of two unrelated thoughts, though, as a lot of untrained actors are completely magnetic on screen.

I'd pay good money to not see this (or Ariana Grande, for that matter). Also, can Gaga really pull a 18-year-ish look? Doubt so

Fosse76 said: "What "unknown" was a lead in Dreamgirls?"

I'm guessing Jennifer Hudson, since she was only on American Idol and never acted before?

This is too funny.

Ariana Grande is an amazing singer and actress

SomethingPeculiar said: "The "she's just playing a version of herself" narrative is further proof why she needs to be careful with her next gig.It will also be interesting to see what kind of Box Office power she has in a non-singing part."

You're driving a good point here. Does anyone remember her promotional run for "Born This Way"? Gaga's main talking point was being an outcast, bullied, overcoming adversity, etc. This has Elphaba written all over it. I wouldn't be surprised if she avoids yet another musical film with parallels to her life.

With that said, Demi Lovato would have been an inspired choice but she might be difficult to clear for insurance. Not sure if she has the acting chops but Jessie J would be sensational.

I’m open-minded, but not do open minded that I’d think this would work. Why can’t they cast an unknown? I think the only name from having done the show before that I’d put my support behind would be Rachel Tucker.

Valentina3 said: "Is it particularly difficult for you to avoid movies? o.O I find it a challenge to get off my butt to actually go see movies lol"

I actually see one or two movies a week in a theater. And especially if the movies aren't rotating quickly, you can hit a point sometimes where it's like, oh well, I guess I'll go see this one.

JoshTodos said: "This is too funny.

Ariana Grande is an amazing singer and actress"



So you skipped Hairspray, then?