Cynthia Erivo returns for more show-stopping tunes in Wicked: For Good , arriving in theaters this week. However, she may never have headlined the blockbuster movie musical if not for one crucial decision earlier in her career.

For this episode of I Never Knew That , editor Tyler examines why Erivo considered passing up her star-making Broadway role. With a Tony Award and three Academy Award nominations to her credit, it appears she ultimately made the right choice.

If you enjoyed the video, let us know at editor@biography.com. Be sure to check out our full catalog of episodes —featuring Megan Moroney , Sydney Sweeney , and others—and learn more about Wicked stars Erivo and Ariana Grande at Biography.com .

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