Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-11464223-20140207061100/@comment-6175354-20140214143100

CoolDudeAl wrote: why not just go with someone who's played Glinda before. On top of that, Kristin must have some kind of relationship with ABC, as she was a recurring character in both Pushing Daisies and GCB. When has OUaT ever cast an actor, who previous played the character? The show prefers to be unique, in their depictions.... while still paying tribute, to what came before.

If Kristin Chenoweth would have been cast as Glinda, who the reason you stated; then Idina Menzel should have been cast as the Wicked Witch. She has a relationship with Disney, as well.... heck, she is now a Disney Princess.