Both women have Broadway backgrounds and are beloved by their respective fanbases.

However, fans are concerned that talk show host James Corden will somehow worm his way into the movie.

Thankfully, they couldn’t be more excited for Grande and Erivo.

Cynthia Erivo poses on the red carpet

Menzelretweeteddirector Jon M. Chu’s casting notice, writing, “Congrats to two amazing women.

May it change your lives for the better forever and ever as it has for us.

So much love.”

Idina Menzel singing onstage

Naturally, the two ladies are happy to pass on the torch to two equally talented performers.