Fan defends edited 'Wicked' poster after Cynthia Erivo calls it offensive

nme.com October 27, 2024, 11:01 AM UTC

A fan who edited a poster for the upcoming film "Wicked" has defended their work after Cynthia Erivo called it "offensive." The fan stated the edit was meant to honor the original Broadway poster and did not intend to cause harm. Erivo criticized the edited poster, saying it "degrades" her and shared the official poster to clarify her stance. The fan initially removed their edit but later reposted it, explaining their intent was misunderstood. The fan acknowledged Erivo's feelings but emphasized their edit was a tribute. They clarified that no AI was used in the creation of the poster. "Wicked" is set to release in theaters on November 22.


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