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Whether you're a fan or not, the excitement surrounding the Wicked sequel is unavoidable. Following a chaotic press tour for the first film, the spotlight is now on the lead actors and the new movie in the beloved franchise.

1. They Continue to Support Each Other Mutually

The previous promotional tour was notable for the strong connection between the two stars. Their emotional interviews and expressions of affection gained widespread notice. Despite teasing about being “annoying,” their friendship appears unbreakable. At the New York premiere, Erivo avoided interviews to rest her vocals, while Grande allegedly joined her in solidarity. When asked about their emotions before the final installment, the response was “overwhelming gratitude.”

It was shared that Cynthia Erivo lost her voice and could not doing interviews at the movie premiere. Her co-star also skipped media appearances in solidarity.

2. … and Often, They Are Physically Close

The sight of accomplished women in their thirties frequently fussing over each other has fueled theories. They share several identical tattoos inspired by the franchise, such as “For good” inside their hands. In a recent show, one star explained that they simply “look after each other” and adding she “channels energy” through physical touch.

{3. An Overzealous ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

During the international event, a man breached the red carpet and rushed toward one of the stars. Her co-star immediately intervened to shield her before security apprehended the intruder. Identified as an admitted “prankster,” the individual afterwards shared footage of the incident on social media, prompting widely condemned. Subsequent penalties and was sentenced to prison time.

{4. Grande and Slater Are Said to Be ‘Doing Great!!!’

Ariana Grande’s partner, co-star, also appears in the film. The couple connected during production of the original, amid previous marriages. Despite social media posts, the pair not done joint press and appeared apart in group photos, fueling breakup speculation. However, insiders close to the couple have denied these claims, affirming that everything is “fine” between them.

{5. The Film Is Inspiring Stars to Go Vegan ‘For Good’

Jeff Goldblum, portraying The Wizard of Oz, recently shared that working on the project prompted him to stop eating meat. The two lead actresses are longtime vegans, and another cast member adheres to a similar diet. It encouraged animal rights groups to campaign to other actors, such as Jonathan Bailey, aiming to convince them to switch to a plant-based diet. To date, Bailey not committed but applauded the film's message of tolerance.

{6. The Path to Success Is Paved With Gold …

Advance ticket sales for the sequel are reportedly surpassing those of the first film. In the UK cinemas, tickets are selling at over double the rate. It has additionally led to numerous product tie-ins, from drinks to television specials. In London even showcased a publicity yellow brick display with musical quotes. With such momentum, fans have talk about a potential third film.

{7. … and May Be Directing Her From Music

The singer has suggested that her forthcoming tour—her first in seven years—could be her last for a “very long time.” She appears to be shifting toward acting, such as an anticipated project with renowned actors. Meanwhile, she has cultivated new interests like observing birds and showing curiosity in studying insects. For fans hoping for another album, it might be a long delay.