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Cynthia Erivo Reflects on 5-Year Journey to Bring "Wicked" to the Big Screen
18 Nov
Summary
- Wicked film adaptation centers on second and final act of Broadway musical
- Cynthia Erivo "quite excited" for fans to see characters' progress
- Film project has been a labor of love spanning nearly half a decade
The highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked" is nearing completion after a nearly 5-year journey. The movie, which centers on the second and final act of the original stage production, held its red carpet premiere on November 17th, 2025.
Lead actress Cynthia Erivo is "quite excited" for fans to see how the characters have progressed since the time they were last seen on stage. "It's a big journey," Erivo shared on the "Wicked: The Official Podcast." The film project has been a labor of love spanning almost half a decade, with Erivo marveling that "the time went by really quickly."
Despite the lengthy production process, Erivo is thrilled with the final result, stating that "so many wonderful things, so many wonderful experiences" have occurred between the start of the project and now. Fans of the beloved musical can look forward to seeing the next chapter of their favorite characters when the film is released in the coming months.
