A brand new Depraved featurette has been launched, displaying Cynthia Erivo as she prepares for her position of Elphaba.
The video comes after the actress (recognized for her roles in Unhealthy Occasions on the El Royale, Harriet, Luther: The Fallen Solar, and extra) revealed that she obtained to decide on between computer-generated imagery (CGI) or sensible results for her Elphaba position.
“I needed to have the ability to have a look at my palms and see inexperienced palms. I needed to look within the mirror and see a inexperienced face. I additionally needed to see the reactions of different individuals seeing me as a inexperienced individual, versus me strolling in as myself, as a result of it knowledgeable how I carried out,” Erivo informed Empire.
What occurs within the new Depraved video?
Now that Erivo confirmed that she selected sensible results over CGI, the newly launched featurette — titled A Day In The Lifetime of Cynthia Erivo — highlights her preparation to channel the green-skinned character, from making use of ear prosthetics and inexperienced make-up to placing on a wig and pretend freckles.
You’ll be able to watch the complete clip down beneath (watch extra movies):
Just like the favored stage musical of the identical identify by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, the upcoming film — set to hit theaters November 22, 2024 — will middle on the unlikely friendship between Elphaba (performed by Erivo) and Glinda (performed by Ariana Grande). It’s directed by Jon M. Chu, serving as the primary a part of the director’s film adaptation. The second half, Depraved Half Two, is slated for 2025 theatrical launch.
Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar, Depraved additionally stars Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible, Jeff Goldblum because the Great Wizard of Oz, Bowen Yang as Pfannee of Phan Corridor, Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman, Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, Andy Nyman as Frexspar Thropp, Courtney-Mae Briggs as Melena Thropp, and Keala Settle as Miss Coddle, amongst others.
