Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba - Defying Gravity (From “Wicked” …
Nov 11, 2024 · Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood...
'Wicked' movie casts Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Why it matters
Nov 5, 2021 · What might be more of a surprise to devout “Wicked” fans is the casting of Erivo. Originally played by Idina Menzel, the green-faced character of Elphaba is essentially an activist who fights...
This Is Why Cynthia Erivo's Hair In Wicked Is Important - BuzzFeed
Dec 18, 2024 · Cynthia asked Wicked’s director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, wavy hair as micro braids in the movie. In this interview, costume designer Paul ...
'Wicked': Cynthia Erivo on Elphaba as a Black Queer Woman
Nov 26, 2024 · Erivo is the second Black woman to play Elphaba in a major production of “Wicked.” Alexia Khadime was the first Black woman to portray the character full-time (Khadime starred in the West End...
Wicked (2024 film) - Wikipedia
The film covers the musical's first act. It stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande-Butera [b] as Galinda Upland, with Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum rounding out the principal cast.
Wicked Movie: First Footage of Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba Released
Feb 12, 2024 · Wicked's first trailer just offered multiple looks at actress Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp, the young green-skinned woman who eventually becomes the Wicked Witch of the West.
Wicked (2024) - IMDb
Nov 22, 2024 · Wicked: Directed by Jon M. Chu. With Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh. Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Cynthia Erivo on 'Wicked', Ariana Grande, Her Faith, and …
Nov 14, 2024 · Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba has micro-braids. They’re new for the character, who was made iconic on Broadway with straight hair under the pointy hat.
Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba Is Black | Wicked Interview
Nov 22, 2024 · Through her Elphaba—tough yet soft, defensive yet empathetic, uncertain yet resolute— Erivo delivers a layered complexity to the Wicked Witch of the West and, ultimately, transforms a villain...
"I Have The Credentials": Wicked Movie Star Cynthia Erivo …
Dec 20, 2024 · Though garnering widespread acclaim for her turn in the role, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has responded to comments that she was a "woke hire" for the hit musical.Based on Gregory Maguire's Wizard of Oz prequel novel and the Broadway musical, the movie follows Elphaba (the future Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda (played by Ariana Grande-Butera), …
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