Cynthia Erivo Teases ‘The New Evil: The Great Song She Co-wrote’

evil: doing goodThe second installment of the popular movie musical will include all-new music that deviates from the original.
"I collaborated on a new song, which is very special to me," Cynthia Erivo Tell type Thursday, Dec. 26, on an episode of his podcast “Award Chatter.” “The whole crew was in tears while filming. I wanted the audience to be prepared – this song expresses Elphaba’s heart.
evilThe film released last month was adapted from Stephen Schwartzof the Broadway musical of the same name. Both shows are prequels The Wizard of Oz,based on Gregory MaguireIn the novel, the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch of the North are roommates at the fictional Heath University.
OG musical starring Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Elphaba and Galinda/Glinda respectively. In the long-awaited film version, Erivo, 37, and ariana grande took over the role.
evil: doing good story will continue Part one Stopped but with a more mature tone.

“We’re looking more deeply into the consequences of character choices,” Erivo told type. “The story is richer and the stakes are higher. This is not just a continuation; this is a transformation.
While Elfie eventually became a notorious Ozian villain, Erivo doesn’t see the character as “pure” evil.
“Elphaba is not evil. No character is purely good or bad. They are flawed, complex, and human,” Erivo stressed to the outlet. “This story asks us to reconsider the labels we label others and ourselves. It’s about empathy and understanding. The world needs more of this right now.
Erivo, 31, and Grande were both nominated for Golden Globes for their performances evil The characters though belong to different categories. (Erivo is nominated for Lead Actress in a Musical or Comedy, and Grande is nominated for Supporting Actress in a Musical or Comedy.)
“Oh my god, oh my god,” Grande gushed on her Instagram Story earlier this month. “I’m so excited and honored to be recognized as a member of the @goldenglobes. Crying (of course). I don’t have the words to express it, but I’m so grateful for this recognition.
She added: “Congratulations to my talented and dear sister @cynthiaerivo, and to all our Ozian family for celebrating our work. I can’t express my gratitude enough.
two parts evildirected by Jon Chualso a star Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bird, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Peter Dinklage.
evil: doing good Premieres in theaters on November 21, 2025.