Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Pro Shot: Wicked (2024) star Cynthia Erivo joins Oscar-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell and sound mixer Simon Hayes for an intimate conversation moderated by Billy Porter. The group dives deep into the art, emotion, and identity behind Wicked, exploring how casting, costume, and sound brought Elphaba’s world to life. Billy gets emotional sharing how much Wicked has meant to him, while Cynthia opens up about her journey as a queer Black woman stepping into one of cinema’s most iconic roles.

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🎬 Topics Covered:
Casting singers and performers for Wicked
Billy Porter’s emotional connection to Wicked
Cynthia Erivo on being a queer Black woman in Elphaba’s shoes
The power of perseverance and following creative dreams

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💚OMG TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS💚
03:58 – Cynthia Erivo & Wicked's Team discuss casting singers for the film
08:34 – How did costume designer tell the story of Wicked his way?
13:47 – Billy Porter gets emotional telling Cynthia Erivo how much Wicked meant to him
18:37 – Tears as Cynthia Erivo talks about her Wicked journey as a Queer Black Woman
26:40 – Paul Tazwell on how nature influnced Elphaba's looks in Wicked
32:50 – Cynthia Erivo & Billy Porter on the strength it took to make their dreams come true.
35:32 – Cynthia Erivo talks her journey from a young actor on the West End

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