Ariana Grande says there shall 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 advised Homosexual Instances she thinks Glinda “is perhaps slightly within the closet.”
She mentioned on the time, “You by no means know. Give it slightly time. I imply, it’s only a real love, and I believe that transcends sexuality. It’s simply form of a deep security inside one another. And that’s why they in all probability ship it.”
Kristin Chenoweth, who performed Glinda within the authentic Broadway run of the Depraved musical, voiced her settlement, as she commented on Instagram, “I assumed so too approach 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 believe she’s an individual who loves a lot, and I do assume that it goes past gender, and I believe that’s a typical theme in Oz,” she mentioned. “I additionally assume that the methods wherein she loves Elphaba a lot, and that forgiveness and that unconditional love that they share — I believe they’re in love with one another. I do know, sure, it’s platonic.”
Slicing herself off to be able to keep away from spoilers for Depraved: For Good, Grande concluded, “We’ll discuss it extra in-depth in film two.”
Whereas nonetheless taking part in in lots of theaters throughout america, Depraved is now accessible to hire or buy on digital streaming shops equivalent to Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Dwelling, and extra. Depraved: For Good arrives on November 21, 2025, from Common Footage.