The folks behind the awards campaigns for Wicked: For Good stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have decided to hold space for them in separate Oscar categories, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

As was the case for last year’s Wicked , Erivo, who plays Elphaba Thropp (now known as the “Wicked Witch of the West”), will be promoted for best actress, while Grande, who plays Glinda Upland (now known as “Glinda the Good”), will be pushed for best supporting actress.

For Wicked , both Erivo and Grande received Critics Choice, SAG, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Academy Award nominations. And their screen time in Jon M. Chu ’s highly-anticipated sequel, which Universal will release nationwide on Nov. 21, does not justify a change, it was determined.

The folks behind the

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