"I wish people understood just how much work has to go into creating a big, giant behemoth like Wicked,” Erivo said. “None of that can happen without his vision. It just isn’t possible"

Musican-actor Cynthia Erivo talks to Deadline about the importance of playing Elphana and her Oscar nominations

Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were nominated for their performances, and the movie was included in the best picture category.

As the Oscar nominations came out, Wicked was a heavy-hitter on the list with ten nominations. Along with her co-star Ariana Grande also reacting to her Best Supporting Actress nod, Cynthia Erivo had some sweet things to say about being in the running for Best Actress this year. Check out her post:

Ariana Grande marked her Oscar nomination for Wicked with a touching nod to her childhood dreams. Sharing a photo of herself dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, Grande reflected on her journey and the influence of Judy Garland's iconic role.

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo says younger self ‘beaming’ after Oscars nomination - Her co-star Ariana Grande also secured an Oscars nod.

Cynthia Erivo has secured her second-ever Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Elphaba in the 'Wicked' film, putting her back in the race for the prestigious EGOT status. If she wins an Oscar, she would become the youngest person to achieve the coveted EGOT status—Emmy,