So far, noother actors or actresses have been confirmed, but the announcement ignited outrage on social media.

Imagine being hired because of skin rather than talent.

Its a conversation about queerness, she said in an interview.

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In reverse, it would be cultural and gender appropriation!

Hollywood should be ashamed, one user wrote.

Wait, so Jesus was female and Black?

Person in elegant white lace dress with intricate jewelry at EE BAFTA Film Awards, related to new musical casting discussion.

I thought Jesus came from a Middle Eastern descent, another stated.

My all-time favorite musical, ruined.

Disgusting choice, a reader said.

Cynthia Erivo in a blue dress at a microphone, related to musical casting.

These people cant help but inject their politics into everything they touch.

Check out the results:

Stage production scene with diverse cast performing a musical, featuring a central figure on a lit cross.

Outdoor amphitheater surrounded by hills, venue for a new musical featuring Cynthia Erivo.

Actor smiling during an interview, wearing a patterned sweater, amidst discussions on casting in the new musical.

Tweet criticizing Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus, expressing disgust and anger.

Tweet questioning Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus in a new musical.

Tweet reacting to Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus, expressing surprise at Hollywood’s choices.

Tweet expressing discontent over Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus, highlighting perceived religious insensitivity.

Tweet reacting to Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus in a new musical, expressing strong disapproval.

Tweet questioning male actors, related to Cynthia Erivo’s casting in musical.

Tweet criticizing Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus in musical.

Tweet questioning decision on Cynthia Erivo’s casting in new musical, timestamped February 18, 2025.

Tweet reaction about Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus in new musical.

Tweet reply criticizing Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus in a musical with “No thanks” comment.