Ariana Grande's career is one of transformation. She’s mastered reinvention from her Nickelodeon beginnings to her chart-topping pop career. Now, in her most ambitious turn yet, she's poised to dazzle the Oscars as Glinda,

“It’s a pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey,” Grande said. “It shows a side of her we’ve never seen before. In the stage show, this transformation happens offstage. But in the movie, we get to see her make the decision that defines who she is. It’s a privilege to sing this song and be the first Glinda to bring it to life.”

In the full interview, Ariana Grande also teased the new original song that she sings in the Wicked sequel, Wicked For Good. The song was written by Stephen Schwartz, the composer of the original Broadway musical, and is a “pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey.”

Ariana Grande, who is Golden Globe-nominated for her role in Wicked, explained that some of the voice alterations she made for the film are likely to stay.

Wicked star Ariana Grande recently sat down with the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, to discuss her experiences creating Glinda for the big screen and what fans can expect from the next installment.

Wicked 2 will feature a new original song for Glinda, according to Ariana Grande. in a new interview in the Awards Circuit Podcast, the actress shared what she could about this sequel, including the “pivotal” new solo for her character.

Ariana Grande opened up about the emotional process of filming Wicked: For Good, teasing a new song for Glinda as well as a major transformation for the character. While appearing on Variety’s “Awards Circuit Podcast,