The upcomingWickedmusical movie doesnt use canned vocals, director Jon M. Chu says.
BothCynthia ErivoandAriana Grandeinsisted on singing live during the production of his big-screen adaptation of the stage show.
Their vocals will be used in the finished version of the film.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana GrandeUniversal Pictures
Were going live.'
But Grande and Erivo persisted, telling the filmmaker, Yeah.
Thats what we do.'
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Grande has long sought to be in a film version of the Broadway musical.
She admitted to stalking the audition process, which Chu noticed.
It was literally 10 years of being like, Knock, knock, any developments?
Is there an audition coming this year, or next year?
I would like to start preparing today.
Chu said that shed be there at least 30 minutes early across the audition cycle.
Id see her car circling.
Id be like, Who is that?'
Why is she here so early?
The first of Chus twoWickedmovies arrives Nov. 27 in theaters.
