TheWickeddirectorJon M. Chuwent on to cast Kirsty Anne Shaw in the role.

Its where the story starts, Miranda added.

So I was like, I really wanted to do that line, Jon.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: Lin-Manuel Miranda attends the Los Angeles premiere of Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” at Dolby Theatre on December 09, 2024 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage)

Lin-Manuel Miranda attends the Los Angeles premiere of Disney’s ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at Dolby Theatre on Dec. 9, 2024.Amy Sussman/WireImage

And I was not cast.

If he starred in the pink- and green-tinted blockbuster, it wouldve been distracting he told Colbert.

She does it very earnestly.

I would have done very Regina George,Mean Girls-like, Is it true you were her friend?

Didnt make the cut.

Miranda also made a surprise appearance as the praised Alexander Hamiltonduring an episode ofSaturday Night Livelast month.