Wicked's Ethan Slater on ‘Dumb’ Self-Tape Audition for Boq and Therapy

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Ethan Slater dishes on his 'dumb' Boq audition for 'Wicked' and his therapy journey after being thrust into the spotlight with Ariana Grande.
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  • Slater, who's making his big-screen debut as Boq, admits he bombed his self-tape audition for the role, calling it 'dumb' - but landed the part anyway.
  • After facing intense public scrutiny with Ariana Grande last year, Slater has been open about seeking therapy to process the sudden fame and attention.
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Ethan Slater, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Baily, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Marissa Bode, Wicked, Wicked
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