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Cynthia Erivo was left laughing as she joined her co-star Jonathan Bailey at the Wicked photocall in Greenwich, London.
The actress, 37, couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she linked arms with the Bridgeton star, 36, who plays Fiyero Tigelaar.
Arriving at the Royal Observatory, Cynthia posed for photos with her co-stars Jonathan, Jeff Goldblum and the film’s director Jon M. Chu.
Leading lady Cynthia stars as Elphaba in the anticipated film alongside Ariana Grande, 31, who plays Glinda.
Cynthia was in good spirits despite missing her right-hand man Ariana during the star-studded affair.
Jeff, who plays The Wizard, smiled for a photo with Cynthia, who stunned in a green and black suit.
Cynthia Erivo, 37, was left laughing as she joined her co-star Jonathan Bailey, 36, at the Wicked photocall in Greenwich, London
The actress couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she linked arms with the Bridgeton star, who plays Fiyero Tigelaar
It won’t be long before the powerful lyrics of Defying Gravity will be in cinemas across the country, with Wicked hitting the big screen this Friday.
The upcoming two-part feature film is an adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical and is a sequel to The Wizard of Oz.
The film is expected to hit theaters with release dates of November 22, 2024 for Wicked: Part One, and November 26, 2025 for Wicked: Part Two.
And reviews have already come in from critics, for the most part praising the performances of the leading stars.
But while some reviews have labeled the film a “fantastic spectacle,” others have stated, “It doesn’t come close to defying gravity.”
Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian described it as a ‘sugar rush fantasy with Cynthia Erivo’s overwhelming star presence; it basically immerses you face down in a hyper-realistic ball pit full of M&Ms for two and three-quarters of an hour.”
He praised Cynthia’s performance, adding, “Erivo’s charismatic Elphaba exerts a planetary pull on a star-studded cast.”
Brian Viner of The Ny Breaking writes: ‘It’s a fantastic spectacle, begging to be seen on the biggest screen possible.’
Arriving at the Royal Observatory, Cynthia posed for photos with her co-stars Jonathan, Jeff Goldblum (center left) and film director Jon M. Chu (L)
Cynthia was in good spirits despite missing her right-hand man Ariana during the star-studded affair
Greenwich Observatory greenlit to promote the film
Cynthia pressed the switch to illuminate the Observatory
Jeff, who plays The Wizard, smiled for a photo with Cynthia, who stunned in a green and black suit
It won’t be long before the powerful lyrics of Defying Gravity will be in cinemas across the country, with Wicked hitting the big screen this Friday.
The co-stars looked happier than ever just days away from the film’s release
He was a big fan of the casting choice, adding, “Erivo and Grande are both perfect and downright sensational.
‘I must admit I find Wicked’s songs a bit repetitive, but it’s hard to imagine anyone could deliver them better than these two, while Grande has quite the comedic flair, which she brings out every time Glinda plays her throws luscious locks.
“Yeoh, Bailey and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard provide great support.”