Exploring the Animated World of Star Wars: Visions with Cynthia Erivo as Kratu
In 2024, Cynthia Erivo gained fame for her role as Elphaba Thropp in the musical "Wicked," but before that, she lent her voice to the character Kratu in the animated series "Star Wars: Visions." Kratu is a humanoid Jedi on a mission to purify kyber crystals on the planet Korba, which were damaged by the Sith in their quest to eliminate the Jedi. Interestingly, singing is the key to fixing the crystals, and a young Korban child named Aau uses her voice to save them.
"Star Wars: Visions" is an anthology series that showcases different animated shorts set in the "Star Wars" universe. Despite being overshadowed by other "Star Wars" shows, "Visions" has received critical acclaim for its diverse animation styles. With a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the series has been praised for its beauty and creativity by critics like Juan Barquin from The AV Club.
With three seasons already released and a fourth on the horizon, now is the perfect time to dive into "Star Wars: Visions." Not only can you hear Cynthia Erivo's performance as Kratu, but you can also experience the stunning animation that sets this series apart.