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 to Play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl
Performances for “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl will begin on Aug. 1 and run through Aug. 3. More casting will be announced at a later date. Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo is serving as director and choreographer for the show, while Tony winner Stephen Oremus is set to serve as musical director and conductor.
Jesus Christ Superstar: Cynthia Erivo takes on the role of Jesus in epic film adaptation
Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus Christ this summer in a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Hollywood Bowl. Taking to her Instagram handle,
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Actor Robert Franklin Bingham Dies
Robert Franklin Bingham, a member of the original cast of Jesus Christ Superstar, has died. Bingham passed away in a hospital on Saturday, Feb. 8, according to an online obituary. He was 78. A cause of death was not disclosed.
Divine casting or blasphemous move? Cynthia Erivo’s Jesus role sparks outrage
Erivo is no stranger to ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. However, her taking on the lead role of Jesus Christ has left netizens divided.
Cynthia Erivo Cast As Jesus Christ In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Cynthia Erivo will be walking on water as Jesus Christ this summer. The actress took to Instagram on Tuesday (Feb. 18), resharing a post by Broadway World, revealing her brand new role in Jesus Christ Superstar premiering at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Cynthia Erivo will star as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl
The upcoming summer production of the cultural phenomenon at the Hollywood Bowl will be led by Sergio Trujillo, who will direct and choreograph, and Stephen Oremus, who will serve as musical director and conductor. It will also be produced in association with Neil Meron and Robert Greenblatt.
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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Cynthia Erivo to Star as Jesus Christ in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At Hollywood Bowl
Cynthia Erivo will take on the role of Jesus Christ in a summer production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the ... 1971 and was later adapted into a 1973 film and a 2018 NBC live special ...
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Cynthia Erivo to Star as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Hollywood Bowl
Acclaimed actor and singer Cynthia Erivo will portray Jesus Christ in the Hollywood Bowl's rendition of "Jesus Christ ...