Hannah Waddingham Sets the Record Straight

She’s doing it again — shutting down rumors like it’s her job. And honestly, no one’s surprised — Hannah Waddingham is a pro at this.

The Real Tea on Wicked

So, the rumors started somehow — and Hannah Waddingham was on everyone’s dream-cast list for Madame Morrible. Yet, the role went to Michelle Yeoh — and that’s that. But, the thing is, Hannah Waddingham never even auditioned for Wicked — the thing that’s got everyone talking.

Apparently, Hannah Waddingham and Cynthia Erivo have been friends for over a decade — they worked together on a musical in London’s West End, which is a pretty big deal. So, when the Wicked movies were casting, they talked about the role — but Michelle Yeoh had already gotten it. Hannah Waddingham said, ‘I was like, “I think it’s gone” — she was like, “Dude, I think it’s gone as well”’ — and that was it. The thing is, Hannah Waddingham is kind of lowkey about these things — and that’s what makes her so lovable. And, tbh, she still wants to do a movie musical — there’s one she has in mind, but she’s keeping it under her hat — for now. You can check out her interview on Wikipedia for more info. But, real talk — Hannah Waddingham is talented, no joke. How does she keep doing this? She’s got three Olivier Award nominations, and she’s won an Emmy — gotta say, it’s impressive.