Ariana Grande says there can be a bigger dialog available about Glinda being queer after the discharge of Depraved: For Good.
Depraved was launched in United States theaters this previous November. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the movie stars Grande as Galinda/Glinda Upland, whereas Cynthia Erivo performs Elphaba Thropp. A sequel, Depraved: For Good, is scheduled to be launched in November 2025.
Following the discharge of Depraved, Grande instructed Homosexual Instances she thinks Glinda “is perhaps slightly within the closet.”
She stated on the time, “You by no means know. Give it slightly time. I imply, it’s only a real love, and I feel that transcends sexuality. It’s simply type of a deep security inside one another. And that’s why they in all probability ship it.”
Kristin Chenoweth, who performed Glinda within the unique Broadway run of the Depraved musical, voiced her settlement, as she commented on Instagram, “I believed so too manner again when….”
What did Ariana Grande say about Glinda and Depraved: For Good?
Talking with Selection, Grande was requested to elaborate on Glinda probably being queer in Depraved.
“I feel she’s an individual who loves a lot, and I do assume that it goes past gender, and I feel that’s a typical theme in Oz,” she stated. “I additionally assume that the methods through which she loves Elphaba a lot, and that forgiveness and that unconditional love that they share — I feel they’re in love with one another. I do know, sure, it’s platonic.”
Reducing herself off with a purpose to keep away from spoilers for Depraved: For Good, Grande concluded, “We’ll discuss it extra in-depth in film two.”
Whereas nonetheless enjoying in lots of theaters throughout the US, Depraved is now obtainable to lease or buy on digital streaming retailers comparable to Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Residence, and extra. Depraved: For Good arrives on November 21, 2025, from Common Photos.