During 2024, one of the most anticipated and most acclaimed films both by the public and criticism was, without a doubt, the first installment of the “Wicked” film adaptation. The second part does not yet come to light and it already sounds strongly in the race towards the Oscar Awards. The reason? Ariana Grande (Glinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) continue to be the protagonists and could achieve something that has rarely been seen in the history of The Academy.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo could make history in the Oscars
Both actresses were already acclaimed by their respective roles, but if the Academy decides to name them once again by the tape of “WICKED”, The actresses would join a very small group of actors who have received more than An Oscar nomination for interpreting the same character in different projects.
Only 6 actors have managed to be nominated for playing the same character on different occasions
Throughout the 94 years of Oscar’s history, only six actors have achieved something almost impossible: to be nominated on different occasions for playing the same character. They are:
- Bing Crosby (Father Charles O’Malley)
- Going My Way (1944)
- The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
- Peter O’Toole (King Henry II)
- Becket (1964)
- The Lion of Winter (1968)
- To the Pacino (Michael Corleone)
- The godfather (1972)
- The godfather Part II (1974)
- Paul Newman (Eddie Felson)
- The Hustler (1961)
- The color of money (1986)
- Cate Blanchett (Reina Elizabeth I)
- Elizabeth (1998)
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
- Sylvester Stallone (Rocky Balboa)
- Rocky (1976)
- Creed (2015)
Yeah Ariana and Cynthia They manage to obtain a nomination, not only would they stand out as part of this select group, but also would do it together and in a musical project that has generated Great expectations From your ad.
Although there is still much for the awards season, the idea of seeing Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo doing History in the Oscars It is something that undoubtedly excites fans and cinema lovers. Do you think we will see them make stories?
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