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“Her Entire Character’s Story Is Based Off Of Racism”: “Wicked” Fans Are Discussing The “Depth” Added To Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba By Having Her Played By A Black Woman
“Elphaba’s life experience mirrors the reality for many black women as well as anyone else who’s been made to feel they don’t belong or been punished for the sins of others. Cynthia DID THAT.”
Given that the entire premise of the movie is based on Elphaba being othered due to her skin color, fans online are now discussing how Cynthia — a Black woman — playing the role added a new layer of depth to the character. Stephen previously suggested that Idina’s casting was intentional, as he explained how Wicked “resonates with many Jewish people’s experience” as “outsiders.” “Elphaba’s life experience mirrors the reality for many black women as well as anyone else who’s been made to feel they don’t belong or been punished for the sins of others.
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