Cynthia Erivo is already going to the Oscars as a best actress nominee for “ Wicked ,” but some have expected the star to have a bigger spotlight during the ceremony. As reported by Puck, the Academy is looking to open the telecast with a medley of “Wicked” songs performed by Erivo and her co-star Ariana Grande.

Cynthia Erivo got a nomination for her work in "Wicked" at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards! On the red carpet, the actress spoke to Access Hollywood guest correspondent Emily Orozco about the beloved film and its upcoming Part 2,

Critics Choice Awards, Jeff Goldblum praises his Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on their performances in the film while chatting with THR on the carpet. Plus, he reacts to Scarlett Johansson and co-star Jonathan Bailey’s upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth film.