Ariana Grande has shared some fascinating behind-the-scenes secrets about the Wicked movie musical, and one of the juiciest reveals is the unexpected cameo of Sex and the City star David Eigenberg, known for his role as Steve Brady. In a digital bonus feature, Grande disclosed that Eigenberg provided the voice for the Tamarin Monkey in the film, delivering what she called “the best line in the whole thing.”
The line—”A solicitor was sacked just for arguing a case”—is delivered by the Tamarin Monkey during a critical moment when Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) visits her professor, Dr. Dillamond, voiced by Peter Dinklage. Grande, who plays Glinda the Good Witch, even tried to imitate Eigenberg’s raspy voice while discussing his cameo.
In addition to the monkey revelation, Grande and Erivo also shared other behind-the-scenes stories. Grande admitted to injuring her neck while performing her signature hair toss as Glinda, and Erivo reflected on the challenges of filming a ballroom scene in which her character is ridiculed by her classmates.
Fans can now stream Wicked on digital platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV+, enjoying these new insights into the magical movie.