Yahoo Sports Wicked star Cynthia Erivo says her "heart broke" filming iconic musical scene
Cynthia Erivo has revealed she was reduced to tears while filming an iconic musical scene in Wicked.
Taking to Instagram, Erivo, who plays Elphaba AKA the Wicked Witch of the West, uploaded a picture of her long green nails and admitted that her heart was "broken open and tears fell" after filming scenes for the musical.
Revealing the scene in question was revolved around the song "I'm Not That Girl", Erivo penned: "I thought of us, the ones who often feel like they’re on the outside.
Related: Wicked star Cynthia Erivo comes out as bisexual with powerful Pride message
"The ones who don’t know that their differences, oddities, quirks are what make them beautiful and special. The ones who, for some reason, believe they can’t be loved."
She went on to say that she was "endlessly grateful to play a role that turns the notion of what beauty is on its head".
Meanwhile, Ariana Grande, who is in the role of Glinda opposite Erivo's Elphaba, commented on the post: "I love you forever."
The two-part Wicked movie is a cinematic adaptation of the famed Broadway musical, which itself is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz.
It tells an alternate version of events in Oz before Dorothy’s arrival and explores the story of how Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West.
Directing the musical is Jon Chu, while Jeff Goldblum, Bowen Yang, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey round out the cast.
Related: Wicked movie: Release date, cast, songs and everything you need to know
Erivo went on to share her "desperate hope that when you finally see this film, you’ll see you, you’ll see me, you’ll see Jon and Ari and our hearts laid bare".
She added: "And maybe just maybe you’ll see a little spark of light that says, you are who you are for a reason and you are deserving of happiness."
Wicked: Part 1 will hit theatres on November 27, 2024, followed by Wicked: Part 2 on December 25, 2025.
You Might Also Like
