But according to casting director Bernard Telsey, who spoke to Variety about putting together the ensemble for John M. Chu's epic, a scheduling problem almost led to a different Fiyero actor entirely.

and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Frozen.

Bernard Telsey also nabbed three wins for "Wicked," "Here We Are" and "The Idea of You." The Casting Society honored John Papsidera with the Hoyt Bowers Award, Daniel Swee with the Marion ...

“It has been an honor to partner with the Miranda Family Fund over the last two years and watch our three incredible inaugural fellows grow as casting professionals,” added Bernard ...

Bernard Telsey also nabbed three wins for “Wicked,” “Here We Are” and “The Idea of You.” As previously announced, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will hand out its ...

Bernard Telsey also nabbed three wins for “Wicked,” “Here We Are” and “The Idea of You.” The Casting Society honored John Papsidera with the Hoyt Bowers Award, Daniel Swee with the ...

Bernard Telsey also nabbed three wins for “Wicked,” “Here We Are” and “The Idea of You.” The Casting Society honored John Papsidera with the Hoyt Bowers Award, Daniel Swee with the Marion Dougherty ...