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Odds and Ends: Wicked Nabs Actor Awards Nomination, Cynthia Erivo Gets the Royal Treatment, Clooney Heads to Netflix & More

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Glinda Goes for Gold SAG-AFTRA's 2026 Actor Awards (formerly known as the Screen Actors
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You Won’t Believe Why Cynthia Erivo’s Shutting the Door on Playing Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ on Broadway

If you’re still feeling changed “for good” after seeing Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in the “Wicked” movie franchise, you might ought to savor that feeling for awhile. Why…? That’s because we won’t be seeing the talented songstress play that role again soon — not even on Broadway.
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Cynthia Erivo says she won’t return to Broadway as Elphaba after Wicked

Cynthia Erivo says she has no plans to reprise her role as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, explaining that stepping back from the stage role now feels like the right choice following the widespread success of the movie adaptation.
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Cynthia Erivo shocks fans with her honest take on returning as Elphaba

Cynthia Erivo has no plans to reprise her role as Elphaba on Broadway.As per the actress the move would feel a little selfish after starring in the hit film Wicked: For Good.During her
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Cynthia Erivo on Leaving 'Wicked' Stage Role Behind

Cynthia Erivo likely won’t return as Elphaba in Broadway's 'Wicked,' citing the film's success as paving the way for new talent. On 'The View,' she emphasized that the film's reach invites more actresses to the stage role.
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