Wicked, Cynthia Erivo and Jon M. Chu

Did Cynthia Erivo Wear Makeup in Wicked? Did They Use CGI to Turn Her Green?
Cynthia Erivo delivers a standout performance as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s musical fantasy film ‘Wicked.’ The lead character begins the story as an outcast who is shunned because of the green color of her skin.
Cynthia Erivo Just Opened Up About Why It Was So Important For Elphaba To Have Micro Braids In 'Wicked'
Cynthia asked the director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, wavy hair as micro braids in the movie.
Cynthia Erivo Cowrote New ‘Wicked: For Good’ Song That ‘Speaks to the Heart of Who Elphaba Is’
Wicked: For Good, the second part of the popular movie musical, will include brand-new music that deviates from the original production. “I collaborated on one of the new songs, and it’s so special to me,
Cynthia Erivo Co-Wrote an Original Song for ‘Wicked Part 2': ‘I Don't Know If You're Ready for It'
Cynthia Erivo is changing Wicked for good, from her performance as Elphaba to the original song she helped write for the second movie. While serving as a guest on the latest episode of Variety‘s Awards Circuit podcast posted Thursday (Dec.
Cynthia Erivo Co-Wrote a Song for 'Wicked: For Good' That Made Cast and Crew Cry
Credit: Getty Images Cynthia Erivo doesn't think fans are ready for the new Elphaba song coming to Wicked: For Good. The sequel to the immensely popular adaptation of the Gregory Macguire novel-turned-Broadway hit musical is not landing in theaters until ...
Cynthia Erivo Added Micro Braids to Elphaba So That ‘Wicked’ Could Honor Black Women
How and why did the kind-hearted, smart and green Elphaba Thropp become such a nasty, powerful, dare we say wicked witch of the classic tale “The Wizard of Oz”? The big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked ” uses subtle nuances to hint at Elphaba’s growing powers, but also nod to Black women.
Cynthia Erivo Co-Wrote A Song For Wicked
Wicked, co-starring Erivo and Ariana Grande, has been defying gravity at the box offices, as it surpassed the $575 million mark at the global box office on Dec. 26. Wicked: For Good is slated to release on Nov. 21, 2025.
“It has caught people in the heart”: Cynthia Erivo on flying high as Elphaba in ‘Wicked’
The London-born actress follows her rules of attraction when picking out roles - like Elphaba, who captivated her in the 'Wicked' stage production more than a decade ago: "I saw myself."
Cynthia Erivo Personally Requested Elphaba's Micro Braids in Wicked
When Wicked star Cynthia Erivo set about bringing the stage character of Elphaba Thropp, a.k.a. the future Wicked Witch of the West, to life for the film, she had a few ideas for her character — including a few very important beauty details.
Cynthia Erivo reveals co-writing original song for Elphaba in ‘Wicked: For Good’
For Good in tears with her musical talents.The actress has revealed exciting details about her role as Elphaba in the
Cynthia Erivo Reveals She Co-Wrote an Original Song for Elphaba in ‘Wicked: For Good': ‘When We Filmed It, the Entire Crew Was in Tears'
Cynthia Erivo knows how to do this. Erivo has already dazzled audiences with her powerhouse performances on stage and screen.
Ariana Grande shows Cynthia Erivo extra 'Popular' trick in extended 'Wicked' scene: EXCLUSIVE
In the scene, Glinda teaches Elphaba a move for when she wants to get her way, but can't really say what she means.