Question 1

Why did Ariana Grande refuse to modernize Glinda's 'Popular' song with hip-hop rhythms?

Accepted Answer

Ariana Grande was dead-set against composer Stephen Schwartz's suggestion to give 'Popular' a hip-hop style, saying she wanted to be Glinda, not Ariana Grande playing Glinda.

Question 2

How did director Jon M. Chu make the world of Oz feel real for the actors instead of just CGI?

Accepted Answer

Jon M. Chu built massive practical sets, including planting 9 million tulips for Munchkinland's landscape, to create a tangible environment rather than relying solely on computer-generated backgrounds.

Question 3

What unusual challenge did Cynthia Erivo face while filming her musical number 'I'm Not That Girl'?

Accepted Answer

Birds had built nests in the constructed forest set and would sing along with Cynthia Erivo during her performance, requiring production assistants to project calls from birds of prey to quiet them before filming.

Question 4

Which original stage musical performers make cameo appearances in the film?

Accepted Answer

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the 2003 stage musical, both appear as Wiz-O-Mania Super Stars in the film.

Question 5

What unlikely publicity stunt did Jeff Goldblum perform for the film's UK release?

Accepted Answer

Jeff Goldblum, who plays the Wizard of Oz, sat playing piano at London's St Pancras International railway station on the UK release day, surprising the public and tourists.

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