Cynthia Erivo has offered an exciting tease about an original song she co-wrote for “Wicked: For Good”. In the first “Wicked” movie, all the songs were sourced from the Broadway musical, with no brand-new and original tunes. However, “Wicked: For Good” is set to change that by featuring two original songs while still including iconic numbers from the stage production like “No Good Deed” and “For Good”.
During an interview, Erivo shared details about the song she had a hand in creating. She described it as being extremely special to her. She also revealed the deeply emotional impact it had during filming, stating that “the entire crew was in tears”. Moreover, she explained that the song delves into the very essence of Elphaba’s character. Erivo further elaborated on what audiences can anticipate from not just the new song but the entire second movie as a whole, highlighting that it will be a transformation rather than a simple continuation, as it explores the consequences of the characters’ choices on a deeper level.
What this means for “Wicked: For Good” is that the new song is set to enhance Elphaba’s story significantly. Knowing that Erivo co-wrote one of the original songs and that it centers on Elphaba makes her performance of it all the more personal. The fact that it moved the entire crew to tears is a testament to its power and emotional depth, and these emotions are likely to be amplified by the novelty of the music.
In the story of “Wicked”, Elphaba makes a brave yet isolating choice at the end by defying the Wizard of Oz. In “Wicked: For Good”, she finds herself in a lonely position, which is further complicated by the morally ambiguous decisions made by her sister Nessarose and friend Glinda in the latter half of the narrative. The song Erivo co-wrote may well tap into the emotions tied to these plotlines, shedding more light on Elphaba’s journey in the second act of the musical.
Cynthia Erivo has the potential to outshine the first movie. The first “Wicked” film has already been a critical and commercial success and has had an emotional impact on audiences for over two decades. With the addition of original songs that will be fresh for all viewers, regardless of their familiarity with the stage show, the emotional response to “Wicked: For Good” could be even more powerful, making it an even more compelling cinematic experience.
Related content:
-
MEL GIBSON’S WE WERE SOLDIERS: MIXED ACCURACY, IMPRESSIVE WEAPONRY
-
‘DISTANT MOUNTAIN LIGHT SHADOW’ STILLS FEATURE HIROSE SUZU AND FUMI…
-
BRIAN COX REFLECTS ON “THE GLIMMER MAN” EXPERIENCE WITH STEVEN…