9 Artists Who Failed to Be Selected for Roles in the Movie 'WICKED', Who Are They?

Spencer Sutherland, a singer and songwriter who has gained recognition since releasing his debut album, IN HIS MANIA in 2023, actually has an interesting experience in the world of musical theater. In addition to actively releasing singles on Spotify since 2015, this talented musician also auditioned for the role of Fiyero in the musical film WICKED.

Ryan McCartan, known as an actor from Disney Channel, once auditioned for the musical film WICKED ! The actor, who also starred in THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and THE WINCHESTERS, openly shared his experience. In the YouTube channel The Stage Door, he revealed that he tried his luck to be a part of that musical film project.

Another Disney Channel actor who auditioned for WICKED is Nick Jonas. In the podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Nick shared an interesting story about his audition for WICKED along with his two brothers, Kevin and Joe. Nick revealed that he and Joe supported each other during the audition process and hoped that one of them could get the role.

Joe Jonas, one of the members of the music group Jonas Brothers, has revealed that he once auditioned for the musical film WICKED. This was disclosed by Joe in the podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. Although he did not specifically mention the role he auditioned for, there is speculation that he and his brother, Nick Jonas, who also auditioned, were vying for the role of Fiyero.

Amanda Seyfried, a famous actress known for her role as Sophie Sheridan in MAMMA MIA!, expressed her disappointment at failing to secure the role of Glinda in the musical WICKED, which ultimately went to Ariana Grande. Nevertheless, Seyfried maintained a professional and optimistic attitude, ready to engage in other musical productions.

Dove Cameron, who was previously known as a Disney Channel star, gained popularity through her role in the series SHAMELESS (2011-2021) and as one of the main cast members in the DESCENDANTS trilogy (2015-2019). After a successful career journey, she revealed that the role of Glinda was one she had always dreamed of. Unfortunately, she did not succeed in obtaining the role. "It was the role I've dreamed of my whole life. I auditioned for it. However, everyone who auditioned knows how difficult the process is. This audition was one of the most complicated I've ever gone through," said Dove.

Renée Rapp, whose name is becoming increasingly known thanks to her role as Leighton in the series THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS, has shown her acting talent since the beginning of her career. She also shared her experience auditioning for the iconic role of Glinda in the musical film WICKED. Although she did not succeed in getting the role, she still expressed high appreciation for Ariana Grande's stunning performance.

Actress Cristin Milioti revealed that she once auditioned for the lead role in the musical adaptation of WICKED. Known for her role in ONCE (2011–2013) which was nominated for the Tony Awards, the actress felt her audition went well and shared the experience while promoting The Penguin on The Tonight Show. "I got a call from them asking if I wanted to audition for Elphaba. During the audition, I felt very nervous singing the song DEFYING GRAVITY. However, my voice sounded bad," Milioti told Jimmy Fallon.  

Taylor Louderman, the Broadway star known for her role as Regina George in MEAN GIRLS, once auditioned for the musical film WICKED. Although she did not get the role, her experience provided valuable lessons about hope and disappointment in the entertainment world. Through her social media posts, Taylor expressed that having too much hope for an audition can lead to deep disappointment. "You should not hope too much for the audition you are going through (or you might be disappointed and find it hard to recover), but you have to do your best. I hoped too much this time," she wrote. Well, make sure to keep following the latest news from KapanLagi. If not now, then when?