We all love the powerful voice of Idina Menzel, especially her Broadway portrayal of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch! This time around, Menzel shares advice on bringing the character to life for two renowned singer-actresses that are set to be part of the new film adaptation of Wicked.
According to Billboard, Menzel’s advice entailed the following: “‘Just always keeping in mind that what’s underneath it all is just a woman that wants to be loved…has incredible power and that she just has to figure out how to harness that and get it out in the world.’ Menzel also told the witchy duo to ‘think of all the other little young women or men that are or anybody that are watching them to see what it’s like to be different but be beautiful and to own that.’ However, the star added that Grande and Erivo ‘don’t need myself,’ as they are ‘so supremely talented.’ She noted, ‘I just said, ‘Look, if you’re ever having a day and you need to kind of get back to what it’s all about, I’m here if you want to talk, that’s all.’”
