Huge Oscar-nominated actress sparks outrage as she’s cast as lead in Jesus Christ Superstar

Huge Oscar-nominated actress sparks outrage as she’s cast as lead in Jesus Christ Superstar

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Huge Oscar-nominated actress sparks outrage as she’s cast as lead in Jesus Christ Superstar

Source: The Sun

Author: Howell Davies

Published: Feb, 18 2025 20:39

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WICKED star Cynthia Erivo has conjured up a religious storm by being cast as Jesus.

The Londoner — up for the Best Actress Oscar for playing green witch Elphaba in the hit Oz movie — will be the lead in Jesus Christ Superstar.

But casting a woman as Jesus has caused fury among many, who say the move is woke and lacks respect.

Cynthia, 38, shared the news on social media, saying: “Just a little busy this Summer.

One outraged person wrote: “Please stop with this nonsense of doing EVERYTHING inclusive or woke!.

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