All the mega-famous actors who also auditioned for each Wicked role

Lady Gaga as Elphaba?!

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Wicked has finally arrived in cinemas and Ariana and Cynthia are literally perfect for Glinda and Elphaba.

We couldn’t imagine anyone else playing the lead roles, but did you know, loads more famous actors auditioned?

From Lady Gaga to Harry Styles, here are all the people who could have been in the cast instead.

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Elphaba

Instead of Cynthia Erivo, the green witch could have been played by:

Lady Gaga – The singer was set to play the role until the movie’s director changed.
Nicole Scherzinger – She was once in talks with producers but decided against it.
Jessie J – This one’s just a rumour, but the singer would’ve been great.

Can you see any of these people as Glinda instead of Ariana Grande?

Amy Adams – DC’s Lois Lane is rumoured to have auditioned.
Amanda Seyfried – The Mean Girls actress revealed she wanted the role really badly.
Anne Hathaway – This one’s another rumour, but the actress can actually sing.
Katy Perry – Rumours also say the Firework singer was supposedly once in the running.
Lilli Reinhart – She could have swapped Riverdale for Wicked.
Dove Cameron – “I think Ariana’s gonna kill it,” the Descendants actress said after losing out.
Reneé Rapp – The actress also said Ariana would be “f***ing amazing” after losing the role.
Ashley Park – Mindy from Emily In Paris supposedly auditioned too.

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Jonathan Bailey is great, but it could have been:

Shawn Mendes – Mendes auditioned and was so close to getting the role!
Joe Jonas – Both of the Jonas brothers auditioned too.
Nick Jonas – After losing out, he said “That’s the life of an actor”.
Charlie Puth – There was once a massive rumour the singer was starring in the film.

Instead of Michelle Yeoh, these people could have been Madam Morrible:

Jennifer López – An insider claimed she auditioned for the role.
Hannah Waddingham – The Ted Lasso actress played the Wicked Witch of the West on stage.
Imelda Staunton – Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter is rumoured to have auditioned too.

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Can you imagine any of these actors as the wizard?

Steve Martin – The Only Murders In The Building actor was supposedly in the running.
Bryan Cranston – The Breaking Bad actor would have been great!

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