Why “Wicked: For Good” director says Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba 'could be seen as Jesus'

"She's giving Glinda the book and saying, 'You know the power that you have, and you know the truth,'" the filmmaker says.

Cynthia Erivo Defends Playing Religious Figure in Controversial 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Performance: 'It Would Help Us Grow'

Cynthia Erivo has no regrets about playing Jesus Christ. During the Friday, November 21, episode of The View, theactress, 38, ...
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What did Cynthia Erivo say about portraying Jesus Christ? Star reflects on the responsibility behind her Hollywood Bowl role

Cynthia Erivo recently discussed her portrayal of Jesus in the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar,” performed at the Hollywood Bowl in August 2025.
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Cynthia Erivo Thinks ‘Everything I Do Will Be Political’ to Critics Because of Her Race and Sexuality

With a week left until Wicked: For Good hits theaters, Cynthia Erivo is setting the record straight on why some think her performances are political statements. “I think inevitably, because I’m in ...

Cynthia Erivo shares how playing Elphaba 'helped me heal' after father's estrangement

"Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo tells USA TODAY about her inspiring new book "Simply More," and what fans can expect from her one ...
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‘Wicked,’ the phenomenon that even its stars didn’t expect: ‘We all feel at some point in our lives like we don’t belong’

EL PAÍS speaks with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande about the second part of a project that achieved overwhelming success in ...
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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey Bid Farewell to Oz as ‘Wicked: For Good’ Cast Thrills London at Europe Premiere

In their last outing as Glinda, Elphaba and Fiyero, respectively, the trio lead Jon M. Chu's 'Wicked' follow-up, set for a Nov. 21 theatrical release. By Lily Ford Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are ...