Wicked fan edit sparks outrage!
The Wicked community was in uproar when a fan-made poster drew unexpected criticism from none other than Elphaba herself, Cynthia Erivo.
Wicked poster drama adds new layers to film anticipation!
With Wicked set to be one of the year’s most anticipated releases, this poster debate has unexpectedly stirred up even more interest.
With the first part of Wicked hitting theaters on November 22, this controversy has only intensified the film’s already considerable buzz.
The film’s November release is fast approaching, and fans are now watching to see if this controversy impacts its reception.
Fan edited Wicked poster revealed.
A fan poster altered the official design by lowering Erivo’s hat, covering her face, and adding red lipstick, sparking her heated response.
The original official movie poster featured Erivo’s Elphaba staring directly into the viewer’s eyes.
Fans altered that, and the results didn’t sit well with the actress.
Some fans didn’t stop at just one poster edit.
They created AI-generated videos showing a fictional fight between Elphaba and Glinda.
Cynthia Erivo slams fan poster edit!
The actress, who plays the green-skinned witch, didn’t hold back, labeling the fan edit of the Wicked movie poster “wildly offensive.”
Erivo, who stars alongside Ariana Grande, called the modified poster “the wildest, most offensive thing I have seen,” in a strong Instagram post.
As Wicked buzz grows with its upcoming release, this controversy has thrown a curveball into the conversation surrounding the highly anticipated movie
The actress emphasized that her gaze in the poster was a deliberate choice, intended to communicate without words.
The fan edits, she said, undermined this artistic decision.
She made it clear that the poster was an homage, not a carbon copy of the Broadway version.
Erasing her face, she argued, removes her presence from the image.
Ariana Grande’s comments on edited poster exposed.
Grande, who plays Glinda in the film, subtly chimed in on the controversy.
She described the situation as “conflicting and troublesome,” acknowledging that while fan art can be a form of admiration, the manipulation of images, especially of real people, can cross boundaries.
Grande emphasized that the edits and AI-generated content often miss the emotional nuances of the characters, suggesting that they could undermine the message of the original work.
She stood in solidarity with Cynthia Erivo, recognizing the importance of how the portrayal of their characters reflects the underlying themes of the story, including issues of identity and representation.
Her comments aligned with Erivo’s sentiments, highlighting the delicate balance between artistic expression and the potential harm that can come from altering someone’s image without their consent.
Wicked movie fans split over poster controversy!
Her Instagram post, where she expressed deep hurt over the edits, quickly went viral, sparking heated debates among Wicked fans.
The Wicked fandom quickly divided into two camps: those supporting Erivo, and those who felt the outrage was overblown.
One fan pointed out the racial implications of covering Erivo’s face, calling it a subtle form of erasure and a symbol of larger representation issues.
Supporters of the actress defended her, highlighting how covering Erivo’s face symbolized deeper issues of race and visibility.
Fan artist finally speaks out.
After days of silence, the fan who created the controversial poster spoke up, clarifying that the edit was meant as a tribute, not an insult.
The creator explained that their fan art was a simple tribute to the original Wicked imagery, stating they never intended to offend.
Despite Cynthia’s hurt feelings, the fan artist has decided to keep their version of the poster online, standing by their right to share their creation.
The artist acknowledged that while Erivo’s feelings are valid, they also felt justified in wanting to keep their work up, stating, “Both can be true.”
Despite the fan’s explanations, Erivo remains firm that the edits deeply affected her, and she stands by her emotional response.
While fan art is usually seen as a way to celebrate films, this case raises the question: when does fan expression cross the line?
Wicked is set to be released in two parts, with the first part arriving in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2024, reimagining the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West and offering a new perspective on good and evil.