Cynthia Erivo was spotted on the set of the highly anticipated film Wicked in Surrey, painted from head to toe in green paint.
The 36-year-old actress, who plays the lead character in the film Elphaba, looked unrecognizable as she transformed into the green witch.
She donned a black cape and witch hat and painted her entire body green to resemble her character, the Wicked Witch of the West.
Filming took place over the weekend on Hankley Common, which has become the backdrop for Munchkin Country.
Munchkin Country is the fictional eastern region of the Land of Oz and home to the famous Yellow Brick Road.
Transformation! Cynthia Erivo looked unrecognizable as she transformed into the green witch on the set of the highly anticipated film Wicked in Surrey.
On Set: Filming took place over the weekend on Hankley Common, which has become the backdrop for Munchkin Country.
Cynthia could be seen running through a field of fake corn and grass towards the edge of the cliff in the purpose-built Land of Oz set.
Running to the edge of the cliff, Cynthia performed a song for the two-part adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel.
Later, her stunt double was seen filming a flying scene through the cornfield and she was strapped into a harness, suspended from two support ropes.
At one point, wearing her glasses and a braided wig around her shoulders, Cynthia followed the crew’s instructions before filming a scene.
For the first time, a train was seen on set running parallel to a new blue building.
Filming on the highly anticipated film will continue through August.
Ariana Grande also stars opposite lead Cynthia as Glinda The Good Witch in the Broadway adaptation.
Last month, the couple was first seen together filming scenes on set.
Running: Cynthia could be seen running through a field of fake corn and grass towards the edge of the cliff in the purpose-built Land of Oz set
Green Goddess: The actor was photographed between scenes talking to the crew
Wicked Witch of the West: She donned a black cape and witch hat and painted her entire body green to resemble her character.
Attendance: At one point, wearing her glasses and a braided wig around her shoulders, Cynthia followed the crew’s instructions before filming a scene.
Intense: Cynthia was seen psyching herself up as the misunderstood witch character
Expansion: A fake cliff edge had been built in the middle of a giant field
On the move: Cynthia’s stunt double jumped to film on the edge of the fake cliff and looked like she was ready to jump as protective padding had been placed in front.
Sensational: A train running parallel to a new blue building was seen for the first time on set
Let’s see the magician! The production behind the two-part adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel looked incredible.
Wow: An entire village had been built in the middle of the field.
Green with Envy: Splashes of gold and emerald were seen throughout the sprawling ensemble.
The 29-year-old singer looked stunning as she dyed her locks dark blonde to transform into the role of Glinda.
She wore a soft pink satin coat and a glam makeup look, which was in stark contrast to Cynthia’s black school outfit and green face paint.
Wicked is based on Maguire’s novel of the same name and first performed on Broadway in 2003 before opening at London’s Apollo Theater three years later.
In the play, Elphaba arrives at Shiz University and becomes Glinda’s roommate, but their relationship becomes strained years later when they meet the Wizard of Oz.
Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway show, have adapted the script while Jon M Chu directs.
Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum will also appear in the film, which is set to be released late next year.
Jonathan Bailey appears as Fiyero Tigelaar, who becomes engaged to Glinda in the play and film Wicked, despite the fact that his true love for Elphaba drives him away from her.
Later, he becomes the character known as the Scarecrow, played by Ray Bolger in the movie starring Judy Garland.
Props: Work was underway to build transportation systems for the set.
History: The role of Elphaba was originated by Idina Menzel in the 2003 Broadway production, while Tony Award-winning actress Carole Shelley played Madame Morrible.
All together: the construction of the buildings was a sight to behold.
Speculation: Excitement for the film has increased after it was revealed that the first few scenes were shown at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, wowing audiences.
Outstanding: A photo of a new building on the set of the hit musical Wicked
