Cynthia Erivo teases an emotionalWicked: For Goodsong that she co-wrote.Every song inWickedis from the Broadway musical, with the first movie not using any entirely new and original songs. WhileWicked: For Goodwill continue to feature iconic songs from the stage musical, including “No Good Deed” and “For Good,” it will also feature two original songs. Details about these songs have remained entirely under wraps, until a recent update shared by Erivo.
While speaking withVariety,Erivo revealed that she co-wrote one ofWicked: For Good’s original songs. She hinted at the deeply emotional nature of the song, discussing how"the entire crew was in tears"during filming and that it explores the heart of Elphaba’s character. Erivo also discussed what audiences can expect, not only from the new song, but from the entirety of the second movie, and how it will be distinct from its predecessor. Check out Erivo’s comments below:
I collaborated on one of the new songs, and it’s so special to me. When we filmed it, the entire crew was in tears. I hope audiences are ready — it’s a song that speaks to the heart of who Elphaba is.
We’re diving deeper into the consequences of the characters’ choices. The story is richer, and the stakes are higher. It’s not just a continuation; it’s a transformation.
What This Means For Wicked: For Good
The New Song Will Further Elevate Elphaba’s Story
While it was previously confirmed thatWicked: For Good’s storywould feature original songs, it is even more intriguing to know that Erivo co-wrote one of them, and that this song will focus on Elphaba. Thiswill make Erivo’s performance during that song even more personalas she sings the words and brings to life the music that she helped create. The song causing the entire crew to be in tears speaks volumes about how powerful and moving it is, with these emotions likely being further elevated by the music being new and surprising.
Why Wicked Doesn’t Have Any Original Songs For The Movie
Wicked does not follow the common practice of adding original songs into a movie adaptation of a Broadway musical for an important reason.
Wicked’s dramatic endingsees Elphaba triumphantly defying the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum), but this brave choice has also forced her to be cut off for the time being from her friends and family.Wicked: For Goodwill see Elphaba in a lonely place, made even more complicated by the morally questionable choices that her sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode) and her friend, Glinda (Ariana Grande-Butera), make in the story’s second half. The new song Erivo co-wrote may tap into the emotions surrounding these storylines andshed more light on Elphaba during the musical’s second act.
Our Take On Cynthia Erivo’s Comments
Wicked: For Good May Be Even Better Than The First Movie
Given the emotional response elicited by the firstWickedmovie, a musical that has been running for more than two decades now,the emotional response toWicked: For Goodwill likely be even stronger. Much of this will be rooted in the fact that the original songs will be new to all viewers, regardless of whether they have ever seen the stage musical. This could makeWicked: For Goodeven more compelling than the first movie, which continues to be a critical and commercial hit.
Wicked: For Good
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Wicked: For Good concludes the two-part film adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical.
