This is how netizens reacted to Cynthia Erivo's role

Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Controversy, Explained
Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus Christ in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ ignited backlash on social media, but the musical has always been controversial.
Cynthia Erivo goes from ‘Wicked’ to ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ sparking outrage
Cynthia Erivo goes from wicked witch to the child of God in the Hollywood Bowl run of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” drawing heated social media reactions.
Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl's 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
"Wicked: For Good" hasn't even come out yet, but Cynthia Erivo has already booked her next musical. The Tony-winning actress is set to star as Jesus in "Jesus Christ Superstar" this August at the Hollywood Bowl.
Cynthia Erivo Cast as Jesus in Hollywood Bowl’s Production of Jesus Christ Superstar
Cynthia Erivo to play the role of Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in August.
Cynthia Erivo will be Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl
Cynthia Erivo will star as Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar," slated to run in August at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Cynthia Erivo to Star as Jesus in Hollywood Bowl Production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar'
Cynthia Erivo‘s next role is the exact opposite of wicked. As announced Tuesday (Feb. 18), the singer/actress is locked in to star as the titular role in Jesus Christ Superstar, running three nights in a row at the Hollywood Bowl this August.
Cynthia Erivo Cast As Jesus In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At The Hollywood Bowl
Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo will play the title role of Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic musical this summer.
OG 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Actor Says Cynthia Erivo Haters Sadly Typical
There has been an onslaught of backlash since it was announced Cynthia Erivo would star in a short run of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in L.A. ... but one former messiah actor says haters need to chill and maybe ask
This is how netizens reacted to Cynthia Erivo's role as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
The recent announcement of Cynthia Erivo portraying Jesus in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar has ignited a fervent debate across social media platforms. Erivo, renowned for her award-winning performance as Elphaba in the film adaptation of Wicked,
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‘Wicked’ Star to Play Jesus at the Hollywood Bowl
Erivo is fresh off the screen playing Elphaba in the hit film adaptation of “Wicked.” She is now set to play Jesus in Andrew ...
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'Wicked' star, self-identified bisexual actress Cynthia Erivo cast as the Son of God in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
A black LGBT-identified British actress best known for her role in Wicked has been tapped to play the role of the Son of God ...