CAST & CREATIVE

Cynthia Erivo MBE is a Grammy® Emmy® and Tony® Award-winning and three-time Academy Award nominated actress, singer, author and producer. She stars as Elphaba in Universal’s record-breaking film adaptation of the hit musical Wicked from director Jon M. Chu. Wicked Part One opened on November 22nd, 2024, and has since become the highest grossing movie ever at the domestic box office based on a Broadway musical. Erivo has received widespread critical acclaim and rave reviews for her performance as Elphaba including Golden Globe, SAG, Critics’ Choice, NAACP, BAFTA and Academy Award nominations. The second part of the film, Wicked: For Good opened on November 21st, 2025.

She released her second studio album, I Forgive You, on June 6th, 2025 with Republic Records. She received a 2026 Grammy nomination for her single 'Be Okay' off the album in the category of ‘Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella’. She also won a 2026 Grammy Award in the category of ‘Best Pop Duo/Group Performance’ with Ariana Grande for their version of ‘Defying Gravity’ from Universal’s Wicked.

Erivo also published her book Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much via Flatiron Books, an imprint of Macmillan Publishers, on November 18th, 2025, which became an instant New York Times Bestseller.

She recently wrapped production on the film adaptation of the Broadway sensation, Prima Facie, which she also Executive Produced under her Edith’s Daughter banner. She also recently wrapped production on Paramount’s Children of Blood and Bone, where she will star alongside an incredible ensemble cast including Viola Davis, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Regina King, Lashana Lynch, Karoshi and more