Chu’s long-awaited adaptation has drummed up considerable buzz, thanks in large part to the involvement of lead actresses Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. As excited as many people are, Grande has received critiques,

Ariana Grande joined her “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo on the cover of Vanity Fair and fired back at critics of her speaking voice, which had a lighter and breathier register during and after the filming of the upcoming two part Universal musical.

Ariana Grande explained how changing her voice for 'Wicked' was necessary for the musical, despite the sexist criticisms.

Ariana Grande is calling out the criticism she has received over her voice change for her Wicked role. The singer, who is set to star as Glenda alongside Cynthia Erivo in the Jon M. Chu-directed film based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 book,

After playing Wicked’s Glinda the Good Witch, Ariana Grande pushed back again on criticism toward the higher voice she adopted for the role.