Cynthia Erivo: Evolving Elphaba, Building a Family On Set & Quickfire Chaos | The Debrief By Sarel

In this special episode of The Debrief, the incredible Cynthia Erivo sits down with Sarel for an intimate and emotional conversation about all things Wicked. They dive deep into the evolution of Wicked and Wicked: Part Two, exploring Elphaba’s growth, Cynthia’s transformation, and what it really took to bring the iconic character to life. Cynthia opens up about filming both movies back-to-back, the beautiful family she built on set, and why the final day of shooting left her in tears. She also speaks on her close bond with Ariana Grande, how their friendship shaped the experience, and the magic that happens when two actors trust each other completely. And of course, Sarel puts her through a chaotic and revealing quickfire round, where we finally get to see who Cynthia Erivo really is behind the powerhouse performances. A warm, honest, and joyful conversation you don’t want to miss. Join the conversation using #TheDebriefWithSarel for more updates and content from Sarel follow: Instagram:   / sarel   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarel?lang=en X: https://x.com/Sarel_x?mx=2 A 14HQ Production: https://www.14hq.co.uk/ Studio: ‪@UniversalPictures‬ ‪@universalpicturesuk‬ 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - I was sobbing at Wicked Part 1 02:09 - Elphaba's Look for Wicked: For Good 04:30 - Elphaba & Fiyero's Relationship 08:29 - Elphaba's Emotional Arc 12:20 - Cynthia's Last Day on Set 13:47 - Let's Get Chaotic 16:32 - Outro