October 16th 2024.
It has been announced that the talented Cynthia Erivo will be playing the role of Elphaba in the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Wicked. However, amidst all the excitement, Cynthia has expressed her disappointment and frustration over a fan edit of the official poster.
The original poster, released earlier this month, features Cynthia's Elphaba alongside Ariana Grande's Glinda. However, a fan account shared an edited version on Instagram, which changed Cynthia's green lips to red and moved her hat to cover her eyes. This sparked a strong reaction from the actress, who called it "the wildest, most offensive thing" she has ever seen.
In a passionate Instagram story, Cynthia explained that the original poster is meant to be an illustration and that she is a real-life human being who chose to look directly at the camera to connect with the audience. She also reminded everyone that the poster is an homage to the original play poster and not an imitation. Editing her face and hiding her eyes felt like a personal attack and deeply hurtful to her.
Despite the backlash, the official poster stands as a tribute to the original play and the highly-anticipated film. It features Cynthia and Ariana alongside other talented actors such as Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, Jeff Goldblum, and Jonathan Bailey. The film is set to hit UK theatres on November 27, almost a decade after it was first announced in 2016.
Wicked tells the untold story of the witches of Oz and their unlikely friendship. Cynthia plays Elphaba, a young woman with green skin who is misunderstood and has yet to discover her true power. Ariana plays Glinda, a popular and privileged young woman who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet at Shiz University and their lives take different paths after an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
The official synopsis reveals that their friendship will be tested as they face challenges and fulfill their destinies as the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West. The film will be released in two parts, with the first part premiering on November 22 and the second part set to release a year later.
Despite the initial backlash from fans, Cynthia's powerful portrayal of Elphaba is highly anticipated, and she is determined to do justice to the character. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling our hotline, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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