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Breaking Down “Defying Gravity”: ‘Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu & Crafts Team On Stunts, Singing Live & Finding Elphaba’s Iconic Note
DeadlineStory by Ryan Fleming
scrn logline
Broadway sensation 'Wicked' takes Hollywood by storm as Cynthia Erivo and Jon M. Chu push the limits of live singing and stunts in highly anticipated adaptation.
beat sheet
- Cynthia Erivo, the Tony-winning star of 'Wicked,' recorded all her vocals live on set, a first for a major movie musical, showcasing her powerhouse vocals.
- Director Jon M. Chu ('In the Heights') assembled a world-class stunt team to execute the show's iconic 'Defying Gravity' sequence, promising to defy gravity on the big screen.
call sheet
Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu, Universal, Wicked