Two Mexican actresses will dub the voices and sing in Spanish for the characters of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the Latin American version of EvilFor Danna, this moment is a full circle moment, as she played the role of Elphaba in a Mexican version of the musical almost 10 years ago.
Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of Evil Erivo and Grande star in “The 4000.” Erivo takes on the role of Elphaba, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West. Grande plays Glinda the Good. Both roles are known for their big musical numbers. Elphaba usually sings the stunning “Defying Gravity,” while Glinda stands out with the bouncy “Popular.” After months of speculation about whether Mexican pop star Danna would dub Elphaba’s voice, she has finally confirmed the news together with Ceci De La Cueva, who will lend her voice to Glinda.
“We came here today to clear up all the rumors,” Danna says in a video announcement in Spanish. “We will return to the Emerald City as Elphaba and Glinda,” she adds, along with De La Cueva.
In the trailer for the Latin American version of EvilBoth Danna and De La Cueva can be heard providing the voices for Elphaba and Glinda. Danna’s voice can also be heard belting out the Spanish version of “Defying Gravity.” She is no stranger to the role of the Wicked Witch of the West. In October 2013, Danna played the role of Elphaba in the first Spanish-language production of Evil in Mexico City. The composer of the musical Stephen Schwartz praised her interpretation of Elphaba at that time.
Evil will be released in theaters on November 22. In April, Danna released her latest album Child star. In the personal song “Platonic“, she said of the time when she had feelings for another woman.
