Cynthia Erivo recently visited the Sundance Film Festival to accept its Visionary Award, stopping first at The Elvis Suite for an intimate conversation with film critic Elvis Mitchell. BroadwayWorld was present in person for the private discussion,

Erivo then added why she texted the Crazy Rich Asians director about the emerald eye idea. She noted that she wanted Elphaba’s feelings and literal moments of alienation to be succinct to the Witch’s core. In addition to the green eyes, other physical features came into play, she shared:

The Oscar nominee was hands on when it came to bringing the iconic musical theatre character to the big screen.