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Ariana Grande expressed deep sadness after being forced to miss the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere in São Paulo, Brazil, due to an unexpected safety concern with her flight. The 32-year-old singer and actress shared with fans on Instagram that her team had to deplane after maintenance issues grounded their aircraft, making it impossible to arrive in time for the event.
Ariana Grande Tried Hard to Attend The Premiere
Grande explained that every possible option was explored, from commercial flights to private travel, but none could get her to Brazil before the premiere. She described the situation as heartbreaking and apologised sincerely to her fans, saying she and her team tried everything to make it work.
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The 'Wicked: For Good' star—who plays Glinda opposite Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba—urged fans in Brazil to support her fellow cast members at the event and celebrate the milestone in her absence. She also expressed gratitude toward Universal Pictures for their efforts to resolve the issue.
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Ariana Grande is Actively Promoting 'Wicked: For Good'
Ariana Grande has been actively promoting the highly anticipated sequel, recently appearing at special screenings in Sydney and New York City. During one of the events, she reflected on how meaningful the project is to her, calling it a labour of love and a tribute to the legacy of 'Wicked' and its Broadway roots.
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Directed by Jon M. Chu, 'Wicked: For Good' reunites Grande and Erivo with Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, and more of the original cast. The film continues the story of Glinda and Elphaba, exploring their friendship and choices after the events of the first movie.
'Wicked: For Good' premieres in theatres on 21st November, promising to bring audiences back into the magical world of Oz.