Warning: This article contains spoilers for Wicked!
After the success of the Broadway production, the two-part movie adaptation of Wicked has become a global sensation, praised by critics and audiences alike. The film boasts stunning visuals, remarkable renditions of beloved songs, and a compelling storyline. One of the highlights of the movie is its phenomenal cast, delivering outstanding performances that could make them contenders in the 2025 awards season.
Cynthia Erivo, the Broadway icon, takes on the role of Elphaba, bringing new facets to the character’s background and personality. Her performance could make her the 22nd person to achieve a coveted and difficult-to-accomplish achievement.
Erivo is only an Oscar win away from achieving the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) status, a prestigious honor. She has already won an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony, with the Oscar being the only award missing. With her strong performance, she could become the 22nd person to achieve this milestone.
However, winning an Oscar is not a sure thing. Despite her hard work and incredible performance, Erivo’s chances of winning an Oscar for Wicked are slim. She can’t be nominated for any songs, and she wouldn’t be considered for Best Picture if the film won, as she isn’t an executive producer. To win an Oscar, Erivo would have to take the Best Actress category, which is a tough competition.
To determine her chances of achieving an EGOT, we can look at Oscar predictions. Screen Rant and The Hollywood Reporter do not list her as a top contender, but Variety predicts her nomination but thinks she’ll lose to Mikey Madison in Anora. Collider, on the other hand, ranks her third most likely to win Best Actress. If there’s enough love for her Wicked performance, Erivo could defy the odds and win the Oscar, making her the 22nd EGOT winner.