Cynthia Erivo on Becoming Elphaba: singing, flying & cackling in Wicked: For Good. "Goodbye? Never!"

Cynthia Erivo joins BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to talk about taking on the role of Elphaba Tropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, in new movie Wicked: For Good. She discusses the challenge of singing live while flying, how she found the witch's iconic cackle, and the magic of acting alongside her friend Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch of the North. Plus, she reveals just what the character of Elphaba means to her. Watch Movies with Ali Plumb on BBC iPlayer in the UK: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tv/radio1 Including Movies That Made Me with the world's biggest stars. -- Official Channel of BBC Radio 1 Here you can find your favourite live performances, the biggest movie stars, amazing interviews and more... Don't forget to subscribe for more from Radio 1 Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/bbcradio1/​ https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcradio1 #radio1