‘How Do You Not Make It Look Like Face Paint?’ Wicked's Director Told Us How They Got Elphaba's Look Just The Right Shade Of Green, And It Was A Process
The creative process behind turning Cynthia Erivo into the iconic green-skinned Elphaba for the hit movie musical 'Wicked' is revealed.
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Director Stephen Daldry faced the challenge of making Erivo's Elphaba look like a seamless, natural-looking green hue, not just face paint.
Achieving the perfect shade of green for Erivo's skin took multiple rounds of experimentation and trial-and-error, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail behind the film's standout makeup work.
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Cynthia Erivo, Stephen Daldry, Golden Globes, The Academy Awards, Wicked