Universal disputes rumors of pay disparity between 'Wicked' co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, claiming the two actresses received 'equal pay' for their roles.
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Universal spokesperson states the reports of a $14 million pay gap between Grande ($15M) and Erivo ($1M) are 'completely false' and have no basis in reality.
The Wicked movies, directed by Jon M. Chu, will tell the untold story of the witches of Oz, with Grande and Erivo playing Glinda and Elphaba respectively, in a tale of their unlikely but profound friendship.
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Universal, Wicked, Wicked: Part One, Wicked: Part Two