British actorCynthia Erivohas stepped into a number of roles in her career, from Broadway to television.
And she’s just getting started, with a number of projects in the works.
10’Needle in a Timestack' (2021)
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It was based on the short story of the same name byRobert Silverberg.
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The live-action version ofPinocchioretells the classic story of the wooden puppet come to life.
8’Drift' (2023)
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The film was based on the novelA Marker to Measure DriftbyMaksik.
Driftfeatures Erivo at her best and most compelling.
As a result, the movie deals with the horrors of war and the lasting damage they can do.
And unsurprisingly, Erivo is at her best when shes singing.
6’Widows' (2018)
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The movie was based on the British television series of the same name from 1983.
Widowsfeatures a great ensemble cast,and its notable for being Erivos film debutshe plays hairdresser Belle.
5’Luther: The Fallen Sun' (2023)
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Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Odette Raine (Erivo) is tasked with finding Luther.
Despite its flaws,its an entertaining thriller, with an ending which leaves roomfor Luthers story to continue.
Erivos character of Raine is toughcircumstances force her to work alongside Lutherinstead of trying to bring him in.
She isnt the only standout, however.
Serkis is downright unnerving as the sadistic killer.
The series was based on the novel of the same name byStephen King.
3’Bad Times at the El Royale' (2018)
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Her singing is always phenomenal, and its among the highlights of the film.
2’Harriet' (2019)
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The film also features the original song Stand Up, both written and performed by Erivo.
1’Wicked' (2024)
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Her performance earned her an Oscar nomination, setting up the potential for her EGOT win.
The film itselfwas a huge box-office successand was nominated for Best Picture.
The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
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The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
