During a recent Billboard interview, actress Cynthia Erivo laughed off criticism of her casting as Jesus Christ in "Jesus Christ Superstar."

Cynthia Erivo has responded to the critical backlash to her casting as the titular role in Los Angeles' 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'

Conservatives, including a pastor, have called the casting of Erivo, a queer Black woman, "blasphemy." Cynthia Erivo is rising above the crucifixion of her casting as Jesus in the upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar.