Cynthia Erivo's iconic Wicked hat causes unexpected technical challenges for director during filming of the hit Broadway-to-movie adaptation.
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Cynthia Erivo's striking green makeup and towering hat, a signature look for the Wicked Witch, created lighting and camera problems the director didn't foresee.
Despite the technical hurdles, Erivo's mesmerizing performance as the complex and sympathetic Elphaba has been crucial to the film's soaring box office success.