Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Wicked’ Premiere Look Is a Lesson in Method Dressing
The promotional events are in full swing for the upcoming film “Wicked,” and the lead stars — Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande — are embracing method dressing like no other. The cast members recently graced the Australian premiere of the musical fantasy movie in Sydney.
Wicked's Cynthia Erivo didn't think she would be cast as Elphaba because she's Black
Alexia first played Elphaba in 2008 as a temporary cover for Kerry Ellis. She then did a full run as Elphaba between 2009 and 2010. When Cynthia was cast as Elphaba, Alexia was the only Black actress to have ever played Elphaba full-time in a professional production of Wicked.
Cynthia Erivo shades actresses who auditioned for Glinda in ‘Wicked’: ‘Thank goodness’ Ariana Grande was cast
Cynthia Erivo shaded the actresses who auditioned for the role of Glinda in the “Wicked” movie, expressing her gratitude that Ariana Grande ultimately landed the part. In a new interview with The New York Times, Erivo, 37, and Grande, 31, spoke about the casting process.
A ‘Wicked’ Tearful Talk With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
The stars of the new movie reflect on their long ride together, getting through Covid and the actors’ strike, and avoiding “playing to the green.”
“So Hateful!”: Cynthia Erivo Throws Shade At Actresses Who Auditioned For Glinda In ‘Wicked’
Cynthia Erivo seemed to throw shade at the actresses who auditioned for Glinda in the upcoming film Wicked, expressing her gratitude for Ariana Grande’s casting. Erivo and Grande opened up on what the casting process was like in a recent interview with The New York Times,
Cynthia Erivo Says ‘Thank Goodness’ Ariana Grande Was Cast in ‘Wicked’ Over Fellow Glinda Hopefuls
Cynthia Erivo has said that she was definitely changed for the better after working with Ariana Grande on Wicked, and in a new interview, the Tony winner hinted that she wouldn’t have necessarily felt the same if anyone else had gotten the pop star’s role in the films.
Ariana Grande Comments on Fan Concerns Over Her Wicked Casting
While fans eagerly await the theatrical premiere of Wicked, the upcoming movie has already attracted several controversies before its release date. An aspect that seems to trouble the potential viewers of Wicked is the casting of pop sensation Ariana Grande in the leading role of Glinda the Good Witch.
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Wicked's Cynthia Erivo Got To Choose if Elphaba's Green Skin Was Practical Effects or CGI
Cynthia Erivo has revealed that the creatives behind the film adaptation of Wicked made her choose between computer-generated ...
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Each Contracted COVID Days Before Their Biggest Wicked Musical Numbers
Elphaba’s “Defying Gravity” and Glinda’s “Popular” were almost derailed by sickness, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande ...
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Bowen Yang kept apologizing to Cynthia Erivo for bullying her in “Wicked”: 'I feel so rotted in my soul'
The "SNL" star says he felt like "absolute s--" having to bully Erivo's Elphaba in the film.Even though he was only acting, ...
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Cynthia Erivo Regrets Her Controversial Blasting Of ‘Offensive’ Fan-Made ‘Wicked’ Poster: ‘I Should Have Called My Friends’
During an interview at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards on Oct. 29, the 37-year-old Hollywood star expressed that she has been ...
Cynthia Erivo’s XXL Bedazzled Emerald Nails Are Wicked Chic
After what feels like years of anticipation, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are *finally* on their romp around the world ...