Theories as to why Miranda never made it into the Wicked film alongside Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey have circulated in recent months, which the actor said has ‘gotten blown way out of proportion”.
Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Miranda said: “In the opening number of the show, this one munchkin runs out and goes, ‘Is it true you were her friend?’ Because, man, I don’t know if you’ve seen a live production of Wicked, but sometimes they really put some sauce on the ball when they deliver that line.”.
Lin-Manuel Miranda says he was refused a role in the Wicked film ‘I really wanted to do that line,’ musical theatre star said.
The actor and Hamilton creator was hotly tipped for an appearance in the 10-time Oscar nominated blockbuster considering it was directed by Jon M Chu, who directed Miranda in the 2021 film musical adaptation In the Heights.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has explained why he wasn’t cast in the Wicked film despite asking to be.
