Attention, Beyhive! As if The Wiz could even get any more fabulous, it has been reported that the Queen Bey herself has been offered to play a role in NBC‘s production of the musical classic. And not only that, but it’s a role that was pretty much CREATED FOR Beyoncé: Glinda the Good Witch! YAAASS.
When the show debuted on Broadway in 1975, the part of Glinda was played by the three-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, while the legendary and four-time Grammy-winning Lena Horne took on the part in the 1978 movie. So clearly, Beyonce’s 20 Grammy awards (and status as the most nominated woman in Grammy HERstory) would fit right in.
It has been reported that NBC has already cast two icons—Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah in the film. Blige will play (my favorite character) Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, while Latifah will be playing the infamous Wizard—although, I happen to think Latifah could make a more convincing Evillene than Mary, but no T no shade!
Now, all I need for this remake to be complete is for Drake to come through and play the role of Michael Jackson’s legendary Scarecrow, and Usher to play the role of the Tin Man. That just leaves the part of Dorothy up for grabs. (Zendaya, are you listening?)
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