Hannah Waddingham Denies 'Wicked' Madame Morrible Audition, Says Role Was Gone Before Casting Talks
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Updated · Just Jared · May 30
Hannah Waddingham Denies 'Wicked' Madame Morrible Audition, Says Role Was Gone Before Casting Talks
2 articles · Updated · Just Jared · May 30
Hannah Waddingham told Variety she never auditioned for Madame Morrible in the 'Wicked' films, dismissing fan speculation that she had been in contention.
The Emmy-winning actress said she and Cynthia Erivo discussed the role during casting, but both believed it had already effectively been decided.
Michelle Yeoh ultimately played Morrible, while Waddingham said she would have liked to be considered for the part.
Waddingham, a 3-time Olivier nominee who began in musical theater, added that she still wants to make a movie musical but is keeping a specific project secret.
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