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

They Are Still to Support Each Other Mutually

The previous press circuit was famous for the deep bond between the two stars. Tearful appearances and expressions of friendship captured significant attention. Despite jokes about being “annoying,” their friendship appears unbreakable. At the New York premiere, Erivo opted to skip interviews to protect her voice, while Grande reportedly joined her in solidarity. When asked about their emotions before the film's finale, the response was “overwhelming gratitude.”

Reports indicate that Cynthia Erivo lost her voice and would not be doing interviews at the movie premiere. Ariana Grande also skipped interviews to stand with her.

2. … and Often, They Are Physically Close

Observers of accomplished women in their 30s constantly fussing over each other has fueled theories. They share several matching tattoos related to the franchise, including “For good” inside their hands. In a recent show, one star commented that their goal is to “take care of each other” and that she “channels energy” through hand-holding.

{3. An Overzealous ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

During the international event, a man breached the red carpet and rushed toward Ariana Grande. Cynthia Erivo immediately intervened to shield her before security restrained the assailant. Named as an admitted “troll,” he afterwards shared video of the incident on social media, which was widely condemned. He faced penalties and was sentenced to jail.

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

Ariana Grande’s partner, co-star, features in the sequel. They connected during filming of the original, amid prior relationships. Despite social media posts, the pair avoided joint press and appeared separated in public appearances, leading to split rumors. However, insiders familiar with the couple have denied these claims, stating that things are “great” between them.

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

Jeff Goldblum, portraying The Wizard of Oz, recently revealed that working on the project led him to stop eating meat. The two stars are dedicated vegans, and Michelle Yeoh follows a similar diet. This has encouraged organizations to reach out to co-stars, including Jonathan Bailey, hoping to convince them to switch to a vegan lifestyle. So far, Bailey remains non-committal but applauded the film's message of tolerance.

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

Pre-sale sales for Wicked: For Good are reportedly surpassing those of the original. In the UK theaters, tickets are selling at over double the rate. It has additionally led to numerous product tie-ins, including beverages to TV events. The city even featured a publicity yellow brick display with musical quotes. Given the success, fans have talk about a potential third film.

{7. … and May Be Directing Her Away From Music

Ariana Grande has indicated that her forthcoming concert series—her first in almost a decade—might be her last for a “very long time.” Her focus appears to be moving toward film roles, such as an upcoming project with Robert De Niro. Additionally, she has cultivated hobbies like birdwatching and showing curiosity in entomology. Listeners hoping for another album, this could mean a lengthy wait.