Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo , To Star in ‘Wicked’ Movie.br Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo , To Star in ‘Wicked’ Movie.br Universal is adapting the Tony Award-winning musical for the big screen.br Grande, 28, took to Instagram on br Nov. 4 to announce her casting.br A carousel of images revealed the news while her post's caption simply read, "Thank goodness.".br One of the pictures shows Grande, Erivo and director Jon M. Chu on a video call.br Another snap highlights a bouquet of flowers sent by Erivo with a note that read, .br "'Pink goes good with green.' Congratulations Miss A, the part was made for you, I look forward to sharing this musical journey with you.".br Erivo also shared an Instagram carousel featuring an image showcasing flowers from Grande with a note that read.br "Dear Cynthia, honored br doesn't even begin to cover it. br I cannot wait to hug you. br See you in Oz.".br Grande will be playing Glinda, br and Erivo will portray Elphaba.