General Hospital’s Scarlett Spears Lands Major Role in Wicked: For Good — And Ariana Grande Is Praising Her! 💚🫧
When the highly-anticipated sequel to Wicked hits movie theatres nationwide on November 21st, General Hospital fans will have an extra reason to celebrate — because a very familiar face from Port Charles is stepping into a truly magical moment on the big screen!
That’s right… Scarlett Spears, who plays Donna Corinthos (the daughter of Sonny [Maurice Benard] and Carly [Laura Wright]) on General Hospital, has officially been cast in a pivotal role in the upcoming movie musical sequel:
🎥 Wicked: For Good
And yes… it’s every bit as exciting as it sounds!
Scarlett Spears Cast as Young Glinda in Wicked Sequel! 🫧✨
In Wicked: For Good, Spears will be playing Young Glinda — the childhood version of Galinda (Glinda the Good), famously portrayed in the film by Oscar nominee and Grammy Award-winning superstar Ariana Grande.
For longtime soap fans, seeing a GH cast member leap from daytime drama into one of the biggest movie musicals of the year is a major “wow” moment — and it’s proof that Spears’ star power is only growing!
GH Fans Can Spot Scarlett in the New Trailer! 😍
Even better?
With the official trailer for Wicked: For Good dropping this week — featuring the return of Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey — eagle-eyed fans can already catch glimpses of Spears in action.
And in one standout moment, Spears (as Young Glinda) delivers an adorable and instantly memorable line:
“I want to be magical… for real!” ✨
It’s the kind of sweet, emotional scene that gives fans chills — and it’s already sparking buzz online from both Wicked lovers and the soap community.
Ariana Grande Praises Scarlett Spears in a Heartfelt Message 💚
As if the casting news wasn’t exciting enough, Ariana Grande herself took a moment to celebrate her young co-star in the most touching way possible.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Grande praised Spears and thanked her for helping deepen the story of Galinda, writing:
“My tiny girl in the bubble, played by the wonderful and talented Scarlett Spears, thank you for your beautiful work and for allowing the world to understand our Galinda more deeply than ever before. I adore you so.” 🫧💕
Honestly? That’s the kind of shoutout most actors only dream of — and for a young performer like Spears, it’s HUGE.
From Port Charles to the Big Screen: Scarlett’s Career Keeps Growing! 🌟
Scarlett Spears may be only 8 years old, but she’s already been building an impressive résumé for years.
Spears began working on General Hospital when she was just 4 years old, winning over viewers as Donna with her sweet presence, emotional scenes, and undeniable charm.
Now, with Wicked: For Good officially on her list of credits, it’s clear she’s stepping into an entirely new level of spotlight — and fans are loving every second of it.
General Hospital Co-Stars React with Excitement 🎉👏
As soon as the news hit, Spears’ GH co-stars were quick to jump into the comments with love and congratulations.
Daytime Emmy nominee Jacqueline Grace Lopez (ex-Blaze) shared her excitement, writing:
“Gaah! Congrats Scarlett!” 💚
Meanwhile, Spears’ on-screen brother Rory Gibson (Michael) joined in too, posting several applause emojis in the comment thread — because honestly, what else can you say when your little TV sister is starring in Wicked alongside Ariana Grande?!
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Soap Fans Are Freaking Out (In the Best Way!) 😳💥
Between the trailer appearance, the casting announcement, and Ariana’s emotional praise, fans are already calling this one of the most exciting crossover moments of the year.
Because let’s be real…
Donna Corinthos as Young Glinda?
That’s iconic.
And with Wicked: For Good landing in theatres November 21st, soap viewers will definitely be watching extra closely — not just for the magic, but for a proud “we knew her first!” moment.
