Grande says that live vocals were “an immediate no-brainer” for the Broadway vets.
Ariana GrandeandCynthia Erivowere not kidding when they promised live vocals inWicked and theyre more than willing to prove it.
“But they are the best singers in the world and so every scene they have been singing live.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.Universal Pictures
Erivo said simply, Theres something special about what happens when music is live in a room.
Earlier this year, Chu revealed that the decision to embrace live vocals cameat the insistence of his stars.
“When we were shooting it, those girls were like, F— the pre-records.
Were going live, he shared.
Thats what we do.'”
The story gets to be opened, Erivo toldEntertainment Weekly, specifically referencing the friendship between the two witches.
“We’ve expanded on their relationship as friends.
We’ve got something really special.”
The first of Chu’s twoWickedmovies debuts Nov. 22 in theaters.
