General Hospital star Scarlett Spears, who portrays Donna Corinthos, had a magical secret up her sleeve — and it’s finally out. The young actress is joining the cast of Wicked: For Good as Young Glinda, a role that’s sure to make her star shine even brighter when the film hits theaters on November 21, 2025.

Key Takeaways

• General Hospital’s Scarlett Spears (Donna Corinthos) will portray Young Glinda in Wicked: For Good.
• The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, hits theaters on November 21, 2025.
• Spears joins a cast that includes Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
• She also appeared in the live-action Dora the Explorer movie as Young Dora and continues to build an impressive résumé beyond daytime television.

From Port Charles to Oz

Spears, known to GH fans as Donna Corinthos — the beloved daughter of Sonny (Maurice Benard, who shared a moment with Spears) and Carly (Laura Wright) — is expanding her career beyond the walls of Port Charles. The young actress will appear in the next chapter of Wicked, the two-part film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical that explores the untold story of the witches of Oz.

Her team shared the exciting announcement on social media with a glittering caption that read: “We’ve been keeping a WICKED secret!!!!! 🩷🫧✨👑 Introducing Scarlett Spears as Young Glinda ✨ Wicked: Part Two will hit theaters on November 21, 2025.” The post tagged @miss.scarlett.brielle, @randibrosen, @coasttocoasttalent, @arianagrande, @universalpictures, @jonmchu, and @thetelseyoffice, confirming her official casting in the much-anticipated sequel.

Grande, also took to Instagram to praise Spears’ performance. “my tiny girl in the bubble, played by the wonderful and talented @miss.scarlett.brielle 🫧 thank you for your beautiful work and for allowing the world to understand our Galinda more deeply than ever before.. ♡ i adore you so,” she wrote.

A Young Star on the Rise

Spears has already proven her on-screen talent in daytime television, but Wicked isn’t her first big-screen experience. She previously appeared as Young Dora in the live-action Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado movie, where she showcased the same charm and energy that made her a fan favorite on GH.

In Wicked: Part Two, Spears will portray a younger version of Glinda, the “Good Witch,” bringing new depth to the character’s backstory and giving audiences a glimpse of how Glinda became the bubbly, ambitious witch fans know and love. Her casting marks an exciting step for the young actress, who continues to demonstrate her range across genres and mediums.

Stepping Into a Magical World

Wicked: Part Two follows the success of Part One, which premieres November 27, 2024. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the films star Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. The sequel will explore the emotional and political consequences of their choices in Oz — and Spears’s portrayal of Young Glinda will help fill in the formative pieces of that story.

With Universal Pictures producing and a passionate fanbase eagerly awaiting every new detail, Wicked: Part Two is already one of 2025’s most anticipated releases. For Spears, the project marks not just a career milestone but a moment that connects her daytime success to a cinematic world of wonder.