Idina Menzel too old to play lead in 'Wicked' movie

Actress Idina Menzel says she and Kristin Chenoweth have been told they are over the age to play the lead roles in the proposed 'Wicked' movie.
The pair led the original 2003 Broadway cast of the Oz-based musical, with Menzel playing Elphaba and Chenoweth starring as Glinda, reported Digital Spy.
Asked if she had been approached about a role, Menzel joked, "Yeah, as the mother of Elphaba. I would die to be in the film, except I'm afraid Kristin Chenoweth and I... They told us we're a little over the age for that."
"If I could be a part of it in some way, that would be great. But I already feel like I received - and continue to receive - the gifts from 'Wicked' and how it affects audiences," Menzel said.

Universal Pictures chairman Adam Fogelson revealed last year that the 'Wicked' movie was a high priority for the studio.