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‘Wicked’ Has Live Vocals From Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Director John M. Chu Says


Director John M. Chu says Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo insisted on singing live.

The upcoming Wicked musical movie doesn’t use canned vocals, director Jon M. Chu says. Both Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande insisted on singing live during the production of his big-screen adaptation of the stage show. Chu was hesitant, telling his stars that there would be “a lot of wind” in their air pipes while performing and singing at the same time.

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