Cynthia Erivo Favourite To Achieve EGOT Status With Wicked: For Good Oscar Buzz

Cynthia Erivo is 4/6 to be the next EGOT winner as Wicked: For Good, the sequel to last year’s hit musical, arrives in cinemas this weekend. Can she finally win an Oscar?
Cynthia Erivo Favourite To Achieve EGOT Status With Wicked: For Good Oscar Buzz

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  • Cynthia Erivo is 4/6 favourite to be the next person to complete EGOT status with just an Oscar left to win.
  • She returns as Elphaba in Wicked: For Good, sequel to last year’s Wicked, releasing this weekend.
  • EGOT winners must win all four major awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony and only 27 people have achieved it.

Cynthia Erivo Favourite To Be Next EGOT Winner Ahead Of Wicked: For Good Release

Cynthia Erivo is now the firm favourite with betting sites to become the next person to achieve EGOT status with odds shortening to 4/6 ahead of the release of Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated sequel to last year’s Wicked movie.

The 38-year-old actress and singer has already secured a Tony, Grammy, and Daytime Emmy for her star-making role in The Color Purple on Broadway.

With just an Academy Award left to complete the EGOT sweep, the spotlight is now on Erivo as she reprises her role as Elphaba in the second chapter of Universal’s Wicked franchise.

As Wicked: For Good is hitting cinemas this weekend and Oscar season fast approaching, bookmakers are backing Erivo to make history.

Next Person To Achieve EGOT Betting Odds

Next Person To Achieve EGOT
OddsImplied Probability
Cynthia Erivo4/660.0%
Lady Gaga6/440.0%
Lin-Manuel Miranda2/133.3%
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross3/125.0%
Ludwig Göransson6/114.3%

Wicked: For Good Could Be Erivo’s Oscar Moment

The Wicked sequel, titled Wicked: For Good, sees Cynthia Erivo reprise her role as Elphaba, following critical acclaim in last year’s original film. 

With increased scope, deeper storytelling, and major awards buzz, Erivo’s performance in the sequel could finally earn her an Academy Award, completing the final piece in her EGOT puzzle.

As awards season ramps up, early chatter suggests Erivo is a potential contender for Best Actress or Best Original Song, depending on the film’s submission strategy.

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EGOT: The Rare Club Erivo Aims to Join

The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) remains one of the rarest achievements in entertainment. Only 27 individuals have completed the feat with 21 through competitive awards.

Cynthia Erivo’s path to this point:

🏆 Tony Award – Best Actress in a Musical (The Color Purple, 2016)

🏆 Grammy Award – Best Musical Theater Album (The Color Purple, 2017)

🏆 Daytime Emmy – Outstanding Musical Performance on Today, 2017

Now, with Wicked: For Good on the Oscar radar, she’s within touching distance of legendary status.

Other EGOT Contenders

Lady Gaga needs a Tony Award to complete the set. Rumours of a Broadway project continue to swirl, and if she lands a stage role, her odds will shorten fast.

Already an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner, Lin Manuel Miranda has been shortlisted for an Oscar multiple times. With new projects always in development, his shot could come at any time.

Betting markets for Next EGOT Winner can be found at select betting sites under entertainment specials. 

With award season around the corner, now is a smart time to lock in odds with the best entertainment betting sites.

What the expert says...
Cynthia Erivo is on the brink of entertainment immortality. With Wicked: For Good dropping this weekend, there’s a very real chance she enters serious Oscar contention and bookies clearly agree.

Jake Ashton - Entertainment Betting Expert - OLBG.com

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