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Cynthia Erivo on Elphaba's 'Melting' Death
8 Dec
Summary
- Actress Cynthia Erivo discussed Elphaba's staged death in the film.
- Erivo shared the emotional depth of the 'For Good' reprise song.
- The biggest lesson learned was that appearances can be deceiving.

Cynthia Erivo has shared insights into the emotional conclusion of the Wicked sequel, "Wicked: For Good." The actress, who portrays Elphaba, discussed the film’s ending where Elphaba fakes her death and departs Oz with Fiyero.
Erivo highlighted the significance of a specific line in the song "For Good," describing it as a moment where Elphaba helps Glinda see beyond appearances and accept what must come next. This pivotal scene also marked Elphaba's own acceptance of her future path.
Reflecting on her experience filming the movies, Erivo revealed the biggest lesson learned: that appearances can be deceiving and people are capable of change. She expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and engagement from fans regarding the film's themes.




