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‘Wicked’: Cynthia Erivo and Jon M. Chu on Crafting Elphaba, the ‘Heartbreaking’ Party Scene and Subverting Expectations | Visionaries
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Cynthia Erivo and Jon M. Chu dive deep into the making of 'Wicked' and reveal how they're subverting expectations for the iconic musical's big-screen adaptation.
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- Erivo and Chu discuss crafting a more 'heartbreaking' party scene that explores Elphaba's outsider experience in a new, empathetic way.
- The duo share how they're putting a fresh spin on the classic story, promising to 'subvert expectations' for longtime 'Wicked' fans.
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Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu, Wicked, Wicked