Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened up to TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie about playing Elphaba and Glinda.

Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande had a difficult time flying away from their characters Elphaba and Glinda.

Cynthia Erivo shaded the actresses who auditioned for the role of Glinda in the “Wicked” movie, expressing her gratitude that Ariana Grande ultimately landed the part. In a new interview with The New York Times, Erivo, 37, and Grande, 31, spoke about the casting process.