Cynthia Erivo calls her work on the Wicked movies a cultural moment, not just another film. The actress, who plays Elphaba, says the green witch will forever hold a piece of her heart. She thanked the character for leading her into an unbelievable new chapter, feeling proud to be the person who brought her to life.
Erivo finds the biggest reward in how Elphaba helps people facing real struggles. She mentioned a young cancer survivor who felt better seeing Erivo without hair, a moment that shifted her own perspective. She relates to feeling misunderstood, like her character, accepting that she cannot please everyone and focusing instead on her own growth.
She described filming the song No Good Deed as particularly difficult, due to the complete isolation required for the sequence.
Erivo finds the biggest reward in how Elphaba helps people facing real struggles. She mentioned a young cancer survivor who felt better seeing Erivo without hair, a moment that shifted her own perspective. She relates to feeling misunderstood, like her character, accepting that she cannot please everyone and focusing instead on her own growth.
She described filming the song No Good Deed as particularly difficult, due to the complete isolation required for the sequence.
