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Regardless of your interest, the buzz surrounding the Wicked sequel is unavoidable. Following a chaotic press tour for the initial installment, attention is now on the stars and the new movie in the beloved franchise.

They Are Still to ‘Hold Space’ Mutually

The previous promotional tour was famous for the deep bond between both actresses. Tearful appearances and public displays of affection gained significant attention. Even with jokes about being “insufferable,” their friendship appears unbreakable. During the New York premiere, Erivo opted to skip interviews to rest her vocals, while the other allegedly joined her as a show of support. Inquiring about their feelings before the final installment, they expressed “overwhelming gratitude.”

It was shared that one star lost her voice and could not doing interviews at the movie premiere. Ariana Grande opted out of media appearances to stand with her.

2. … and Often, They Are ‘Holding a Hand’

The sight of accomplished women in their 30s constantly caring for each other has fueled online speculation. Both have multiple identical tattoos inspired by the film, including “For good” inside their hands. On a podcast, one star explained that they simply “take care of each other” and that she “expresses care” through hand-holding.

{3. An Extreme ‘Fan’ Took It Too Far

At the Singapore premiere, an individual jumped over security barriers and rushed toward Ariana Grande. Cynthia Erivo immediately intervened to protect her before security restrained the intruder. Named as an admitted “prankster,” he afterwards shared footage of the incident online, prompting widely condemned. Subsequent legal charges and received to jail.

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

Ariana Grande’s boyfriend, co-star, features in the film. The couple connected during production of the original, during previous marriages. Even with online sharing, they have avoided joint press and appeared separated in group photos, leading to breakup speculation. But, sources close to the pair have denied these claims, affirming that everything is “great” between them.

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

Jeff Goldblum, portraying The Wizard of Oz, has shared that working on the project led him to stop eating meat. The two stars are longtime plant-based, and Michelle Yeoh adheres to a vegan lifestyle. This has encouraged organizations to campaign to other actors, including Jonathan Bailey, aiming to persuade them to switch to a vegan diet. To date, Bailey remains non-committal but has praised the film's message of acceptance.

{6. The Path to Success Is Lined In Gold …

Advance ticket numbers for Wicked: For Good are apparently surpassing those of the first film. British cinemas, passes are selling at more than twice the pace. The movie has additionally inspired numerous product tie-ins, from drinks to television specials. The city even featured a publicity paved installation with musical quotes. With such momentum, fans have speculation about a potential third film.

{7. … and Could Be Leading Grande Away From Music

The singer has indicated that her forthcoming concert series—her first in almost a decade—could be her last for a “very long time.” Her focus appears to be moving toward film roles, such as an anticipated movie with renowned actors. Meanwhile, she has developed hobbies like birdwatching and showing curiosity in studying insects. For fans eagerly awaiting new music, it might be a lengthy wait.