Wicked | A Week On Set With Cynthia

A week on the Wicked Movie set with Cynthia Erivo 💚🧹

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After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.

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 because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

[malakaimitchell]

0:58 ARIANA EXCITED WITH CYNTHIA'S JUMP

[andresfelipe]

Wow! You can hear how smart her choices are! She has a youthful quality in this scene which is perfect considering the storyline!

[TheDame]

She cleared all those vocals and made it look easy when it was way beyond an amount of work we can comprehend. Magnificent actress, she absolutely earned this role and it touched me on such a deep level.❤❤❤

[sarahbrown]

These short features are smart. They’re making me incredibly pumped.

[HazelOct]

I'm so looking forward to the moment when Cynthia Erivo sings " Did that really just happen? " 💚

[AMSalley]

She is amazing! Can’t wait to see her performance in this film!

[mooneditor_]

I have complete faith in her and this love 🥰

[cianog]

CANT WAIT to see The Wizard and I scene!!!

[hellodorothy]

Wizard and I is one of my favourite theatre songs to exist. Can't wait to see mother Cynthia smash it ❤️❤️

[ariesfigure]

my mind can’t comprehend how she’s able to sing while doing all of that running, jumping and flying. howw???

[naustinfipecto]

That shot at 0:48 is just SO GOOD, and her singing is obviously impeccable

[chrisclark]

I am dying to see Defying Gravity I can't wait! Cynthia is a queen indeed.

[Jetrowdy]

I’m so happy i could melt 💚💚😭😭 jon m chu is FEEDING usss!!!

[janelm]

the more of this movie i see, the more convinced i am that ariana’s casting actually had almost nothing to do with ariana herself, and was HUGELY because of cynthia… cynthia is such a huge, indescribable MARVEL of a talent. sure, there are plenty of other women who would’ve made a great glinda. but, i don’t think there was anyone else who could hold their own and not get drowned out next to cynthia erivo except for ariana. that’s how huge she is

[hirokidoll]

CAN’T WAIT FOR HER FULL PERFORMANCE 😭💚

[emmastraub]

The first time I heard The Wizard and I I was 12 it’s like being 12 again hearing her💚

[manuelorozco]

She better nail The Wizard & I. Cynthia’s work in Harriet is the big reason I’ve wanted her as Elphaba

[Twananas]

It must have been so amazing to fly around like Cynthia did. It looks so cool!

[pizzagrindergaming]

Omg I’m so excited! I love the musical so I can’t wait

[AuthorZaraHoffman]

"You put them there." LOL. Cynthia makes a good point!