Musican-actor Cynthia Erivo talks to Deadline about the importance of playing Elphana and her Oscar nominations

"I wish people understood just how much work has to go into creating a big, giant behemoth like Wicked," Erivo said. "None of that can happen without his vision. It just isn't possible"

As the Oscar nominations came out, Wicked was a heavy-hitter on the list with ten nominations. Along with her co-star Ariana Grande also reacting to her Best Supporting Actress nod, Cynthia Erivo had some sweet things to say about being in the running for Best Actress this year. Check out her post:

British actor Cynthia Erivo addressed Oscar's snub of 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu, despite the film picking up 10 nominations. To Read Lifestyle Stories

Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the beloved stage musical is walking the yellow brick road all the way to the 2025 Oscars, scoring 10 nominations including best picture, lead actress and supporting actress.

A visionary is someone who can see into the future, and I’ve never considered myself as a person who can see what’s to come,” Erivo said as she accepted the Sundance Inst

With her Best Actress nomination at the 2025 Oscars, queer Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is one step closer to becoming an EGOT holder, and making Hollywood history. Performers with EGOT status have earned an Emmy,