Michelle Yeoh revealed in an interview on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday that she was initially hesitant about taking on the role in the Wicked movie.

The acclaimed actress is set to hit the big screen in the long-awaited film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. ET Online. The 61-year-old actress admitted that she expressed her reluctance to director Jon M. Chu, with whom she previously co-starred in Crazy Rich Asians, especially about the singing aspect of her role.

“I read the script. I call him, 'John, you realize she's singing, right?' And he goes, 'Hmm.' I won't sing! He's like, 'Eh, don't worry,'” Yeoh told Jimmy Fallon during an appearance on the show. show. “And then the next day I get this video and I watch it and I'm like, 'Hello, Michelle.' She has two people here who really want to talk to you and tell you why you should be here.” ” It was Ariana and Cynthia. ”

A video message from her co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play Glinda and Elphaba in the film, convinced her to join the project. In “Wicked,” Yeo's character Madame Morrible is the principal of Shiz University, where Elphaba and Glinda first met, ET Online noted. From Elphaba's recognition of her potential to her mentoring of her opponents, this character's complex journey adds depth to the story.

When Fallon asked about the pressure of working with vocal powerhouses like Grande and Erivo, the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star responded with humor. “Oh, no, no way. I don't think they're going to try to top that,” Yoh quipped.

According to ET Online, fans of the musical can look forward to a two-part movie experience. “Wicked: Part 1” is scheduled to be released on November 27, 2024, and the second installment is scheduled to be released on November 26, 2025.