Ariana Grande gets emotional when she sees the original wand from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on The Drew Barrymore Show. In ‘Wicked’, the actress celebrates the magic of cinema
The actress and singer Ariana Grandecurrently 31 years old, had an emotional moment on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show‘. During her participation in the program, Ariana was surprised with the presentation of a true jewel in the history of cinema: the original wand used by the actress Billie Burkewho played Glinda, the Good Witch, in the classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939).
Visibly moved, Ariana he did not hide his reverence for the iconic object. Billie Burke (1884-1970) gave life to one of the most memorable characters in cinema, alongside Judy Garland (1922-1969), who starred in the film as Dorothy.
Wicked
The surprise is particularly significant for Arianawho currently plays Glinda in the highly anticipated film ‘Wicked’, a prequel to the Oz story. Inspired by the Broadway musical of the same name, the film explores the relationship between Glinda, played by Arianaand Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, played by Cynthia Erivo. The plot reveals how the two, once friends, became rivals in the dispute for the kingdom of Oz.
Scheduled to premiere in 2025, the second part of ‘Wicked’ will conclude the plot, promising to thrill fans of the Oz universe. About that, Ariana Grande continues to enchant audiences in cinemas, carrying the essence of Glinda and celebrating the magic of cinema that has inspired generations.
Source: Maxima
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