Cynthia Erivo to star as Elphaba in upcoming Wicked movie adaptation

Tony and Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo will play Elphaba in the upcoming movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked.

Erivo, who won a Tony Award for her performance in "The Color Purple" and a Grammy Award for her album "Cynthia Erivo and the Broadway Cast of The Color Purple," will star alongside Ariana Grande as Glinda.

The movie is set to be released on November 27, 2024.

Erivo is a rising star in Hollywood, having starred in films such as "Widows" and "Harriet." She is also set to star in the upcoming Disney+ series "Ironheart."

The casting of Erivo as Elphaba has been met with praise from fans of the musical. Erivo is a talented actress and singer who is sure to bring the character to life on the big screen.

The movie adaptation of Wicked has been in development for several years. The musical, which premiered on Broadway in 2003, has been a huge success, winning multiple Tony Awards and grossing over $1 billion worldwide.

The movie is directed by Jon M. Chu, who previously directed "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights."