“I was like, I really wanted to do that line, Jon.
And I was not cast.
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Lin-Manuel Mirandais breaking his silence on why he wasnt cast inWicked.
Lin-Manuela Miranda; Cynthia Erivo in ‘Wicked’.Credit:Astrid Stawiarz/Getty; Universal Pictures
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The Grammy winner then explained that he was gunning for averyspecific part in the musical.
Its where the story starts.
So I was like, I really wanted to do that line, Jon.
Lin-Manuel Miranda.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
And I was not cast.
He completely understands why, though.
It wouldve been distracting!
His coveted role ultimately went to Kirsty Anne Shaw, who is credited as Skeptical Munchkin on the filmsIMDbpage.
Miranda only had positive things to say about Shaw’s performance, too.
And the young woman who does it in the movie is great, he said.
Didnt make the cut!
Chu previously revealed inWickeds digital commentary that Miranda called him multiple times about potentially playing the role.
He might have even tweeted about it, the director teased, perVariety.
However, Chu noted that he thought Miranda would be too distracting, adding, Sorry, Lin!
FINALLY, he wrote.
Miranda may not have ended up in Oz, but he has been plenty busy in his own right.
Watch Miranda discuss missing out onWickedin the clip above.
