How Did Cynthia Erivo Learn About 'Wicked'?

James welcomes his guests Cynthia Erivo and Maggie Gyllenhaal, who recalls a whirlwind trip to Venice, Italy where Cynthia presented her with a Film Festival award before she went for a dip in the Lido. And James asks Cynthia about how she found out she had earned the role of Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked." And Maggie talks about her directorial debut for the Oscar-nominated "The Lost Daughter."

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