The premiere of the musical fantasy film Wicked took place in Singapore recently, generating significant attention. The film features Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, among others. A video from the event went viral, capturing an incident where a fan breached security to approach Grande.
Incident at the Singapore Premiere
The clip shows a fan aggressively grabbing Grande, after which Erivo quickly intervened, pushing the fan away and protecting Grande by placing her arms around her. Another co-star, Michelle Yeoh, provided comfort to Grande following the incident, who appeared visibly shaken.
Following the incident, social media users condemned the fan’s actions and praised Erivo for her swift reaction. Many commented on the need for improved security measures at such events, with one user noting that Erivo acted faster than the security personnel.
About the Film
Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, is based on a stage musical and is adapted from Gregory Maguire’s novel, which reimagines the story of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In addition to Grande and Erivo, the cast includes Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, and Jeff Goldblum. The film’s sequel, Wicked: For Good, is set for release on November 21, 2025.