Cynthia Erivo says she co-wrote an original song for ‘Wicked: For Good’
Cynthia Erivo has revealed that she co-wrote a song that will appear in Wicked: For Good.
The second Wicked film will arrive in cinemas on November 2025 and the actress has revealed that there is a brand new song on the soundtrack for her character Elphaba. She helped bring it to life alongside the musical’s original composer Stephen Schwartz.
“I collaborated on one of the new songs, and it’s so special to me,” she told Variety. “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.”
She also confirmed that she will be releasing her debut album next year, not long before the second film comes out.
“The album is eclectic, blending soul, country, and pop,” she said. “My voice is the backbone — I’ve even used it as an instrument for layering sounds.
“I’ve worked so hard on this album. It’s an extension of me and a reflection of all the influences that have shaped my life.”
Erivo also teased the second film taking a darker turn. “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.”
Wicked has been a major commercial hit in recent weeks and has been well-received by critics too. In a four-star review, NME wrote: “Wicked flags a little in the middle, but not enough to dampen a dramatic climax in which Elphaba and Glinda travel to Oz to meet the fabled Wonderful Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). He and Yeoh sell their brief musical numbers on twinkly charisma, but Erivo and Grande are both vocally extraordinary.”
“Crucially, they also have crackling chemistry punctuated by Erivo’s bursts of intensity and Grande’s slick comic timing. By the end, you won’t quite be levitating off your seat but you’ll definitely be enchanted enough to stream the soundtrack on the way home. Funny, colourful and full of empathy for outsiders, this film really is the Shiz.”
In other news, director Adam McKay has said that he thinks Wicked could be banned in three years’ time if the US “keeps going on the track it is”.
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