‘Wicked’ actress Scarlett Spears on landing role of young Glinda: ‘I started crying’

'Wicked: For Good' star joins LiveNOW from FOX

'Wicked' fans are anxiously awaiting the release of the second movie, 'Wicked: For Good,' officially hitting theaters November 21st. This time, you may see a new face on your screen. Eight year-old year old actress Scarlett Spears plays the younger version of Ariana Grande's character Glinda the Good. Spears joins LiveNOW from FOX to share her experience playing the girl in the pink bubble.

NEW YORK - Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, will now reach its emotional conclusion in "Wicked: For Good." 

While Academy Award-nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will return for the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda, some new faces will also join the silver screen.

Scarlett Spears on playing young Glinda

Ariana Grande and Scarlett Spears attend as Universal Pictures proudly presents the WICKED FOR GOOD US Premiere on November 17, 2025 in New York City. (Credit: Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)

Eight-year-old Scarlett Spears will play the younger version of Grande’s Glinda in the film.

What they're saying:

"It was amazing. Ariana’s so kind," Spears told LiveNOW from FOX about playing the iconic role, adding that she became emotional after learning she landed the part.

"I was so happy and grateful," she shared. "I started crying. God listens to me."

Scarlett Spears will play young Glinda in the film. (Credit: Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)

She added, "I’ve always wanted to be blonde. It was my dream, and I finally got to be blonde, and I’m just like Glinda. I’m bubbly, I’m funny, I’m kind, and I love everything pink."

‘Wicked: For Good’ box office predictions

By the numbers:

Sources told Deadline that the global weekend forecast for "Wicked: For Good" is around $200 million-plus with plenty of room for upside. 

According to Deadline, Over $70 million is coming from 78 offshore markets and anywhere from $125M-$150M+ at 4,000 U.S.-Canada theaters. 

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"We’re going to wear all pink, and I’m so excited to see all of their reactions to the movie," Spears said about seeing the movie. 

Ariana Grande and Scarlett Spears. (Credit: Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)

When asked what the audience can expect from the new movie, Spears replied, "It’s really magical. It’s funny, and I think they’ll love it." 

"Wicked: For Good" is scheduled to hit theaters Nov. 21.