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

They Are Still to ‘Hold Space’ Mutually

Last year's promotional tour was famous for the deep bond between both actresses. Their emotional appearances and expressions of friendship gained widespread notice. Even with teasing about being “annoying,” their friendship remains strong. During the New York premiere, one star avoided interviews to rest her vocals, while Grande reportedly did the same as a show of support. Inquiring about their feelings before the final installment, the response was “overwhelming gratitude.”

It was shared that Cynthia Erivo lost her voice and would not be doing interviews at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere. Her co-star opted out of media appearances in solidarity.

2. … and Often, They Are Physically Close

The sight of accomplished women in their 30s constantly fussing over each other has sparked theories. Both have several identical ink related to the franchise, such as “For good” inside their hands. On a podcast, one star explained that their goal is to “take care of each other” and adding she “channels energy” through hand-holding.

{3. An Overzealous ‘Fan’ Took It Too Far

At the Singapore premiere, a man jumped over security barriers and attempted to grab one of the stars. Cynthia Erivo immediately stepped in to shield her before guards restrained the assailant. Named as an admitted “prankster,” the individual later posted video of the event on social media, which was widely condemned. He faced legal charges and was sentenced to prison time.

{4. Grande and Slater Are Reportedly ‘Doing Great!!!’

Ariana Grande’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, features in the film. They connected during production of the first movie, during prior relationships. Despite online sharing, the pair not done joint press and have been separated in public appearances, leading to breakup speculation. But, insiders close to the pair have denied these claims, affirming that everything is “great” between them.

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

A co-star, who plays The Wizard of Oz, recently shared that working on the movie led him to stop eating meat. Both lead actresses are dedicated vegans, and another cast member adheres to a similar diet. This has encouraged animal rights groups to campaign to co-stars, such as Jonathan Bailey, hoping to persuade them to adopt a vegan lifestyle. To date, Bailey not committed but applauded the film's message of acceptance.

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

Pre-sale numbers for Wicked: For Good are apparently surpassing those of the original. In the UK cinemas, passes are being purchased at over double the rate. The movie has also inspired countless promotional partnerships, including drinks to television specials. The city also featured a publicity yellow brick display with musical quotes. Given the momentum, there is speculation about a potential third film.

{7. … and May Be Directing Her From Music

The singer has suggested that her forthcoming concert series—the initial in almost a decade—could be her final for a “foreseeable future.” She appears to be moving to film roles, including an upcoming project with Robert De Niro. Meanwhile, she has developed hobbies like observing birds and showing curiosity in studying insects. For fans hoping for another album, it might be a long delay.