Its not that serious!

one fan wrote, with many others echoing their sentiment.

Others explained that the edits were done out of love for the iconic Wicked Broadway play poster.

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The fans are passionate, and so am I.

It was a very human moment for me, wanting to defend the character.

The original poster is an illustration, but Im a real human being.

Cynthia Erivo Regrets Slamming Wicked Poster Fan Edit: “I Should’ve Called My Friends”

I chose to look down the barrel of the camera to you, the viewer,she said.

Our poster is an homage, not an imitation.

To edit my face is to erase me.

Cynthia Erivo Regrets Slamming Wicked Poster Fan Edit: “I Should’ve Called My Friends”

Its such a massive adjustment period.

The fans will always create their edits, which we cant control,she said, speaking toVariety.

I have so much love and respect for Cynthia, and were both navigating something bigger than ourselves.

Cynthia Erivo Regrets Slamming Wicked Poster Fan Edit: “I Should’ve Called My Friends”

Wickeds story is expected to be told in two parts.

Check out the results:

Cynthia Erivo Regrets Slamming Wicked Poster Fan Edit: “I Should’ve Called My Friends”

Cynthia Erivo Regrets Slamming Wicked Poster Fan Edit: “I Should’ve Called My Friends”

Cynthia Erivo Regrets Slamming Wicked Poster Fan Edit: “I Should’ve Called My Friends”

Cynthia Erivo Regrets Slamming Wicked Poster Fan Edit: “I Should’ve Called My Friends”

Cynthia Erivo Regrets Slamming Wicked Poster Fan Edit: “I Should’ve Called My Friends”

Cynthia Erivo Regrets Slamming Wicked Poster Fan Edit: “I Should’ve Called My Friends”

Cynthia Erivo Regrets Slamming Wicked Poster Fan Edit: “I Should’ve Called My Friends”