Hollywoke Casts Cynthia Erivo as Female Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar

Cynthia Erivo, prominently known for her role as Elphaba in Wicked, was cast to play Jesus Christ in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl in August. Erivo identifies herself as a queer individual, and she often discusses how this plays a role in her acting. The Spectator P.M. Podcast hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss the poor casting of Erivo as Jesus and comment on Hollywood’s explicit hatred for Christianity. Tune in to hear their discussion!