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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, the spotlight is now on the stars and the new movie in the popular franchise.

They Are Still to Support Each Other for One Another

The previous press circuit was notable for the strong connection between the two stars. Their emotional appearances and expressions of friendship gained significant attention. Even with jokes about being “insufferable,” their friendship appears unbreakable. At the New York premiere, one star opted to skip interviews to protect her voice, while Grande reportedly joined her as a show of support. When asked about their emotions ahead of the film's finale, the response was “deep thankfulness.”

It was shared that one star lost her voice and could not speaking with press at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere. Her co-star opted out of media appearances to stand with her.

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

The sight of two successful women in their 30s constantly fussing over each other has sparked theories. Both have multiple matching ink inspired by the franchise, including “Permanently” on their palms. On a podcast, one star commented that they simply “look after each other” and that she “channels energy” through hand-holding.

{3. An Extreme ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

During the international event, an individual breached security barriers and attempted to grab one of the stars. Her co-star quickly intervened to protect her before guards restrained the intruder. Named as an admitted “prankster,” the individual afterwards shared footage of the incident online, which was strong criticism. He faced legal charges and was sentenced to jail.

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

Ariana Grande’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, features in the film. They connected during filming of the first movie, during prior relationships. Even with online sharing, the pair not done interviews together and have been separated in public appearances, leading to breakup speculation. But, insiders close to the pair have dismissed these rumors, stating 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 revealed that working on the movie led him to stop eating meat. Both stars are dedicated vegans, and Michelle Yeoh adheres to a similar diet. This has motivated animal rights groups to reach out to co-stars, including Jonathan Bailey, hoping to convince them to switch to a vegan diet. To date, he has remains non-committal but applauded the movie's themes of tolerance.

{6. The Yellow-Brick Road Is Lined In Gold …

Advance ticket sales for Wicked: For Good are apparently surpassing those of the original. British theaters, tickets are selling at over double the rate. The movie has also led to numerous promotional partnerships, from beverages to TV events. In London even showcased a publicity yellow brick display with song lyrics. Given the momentum, there is speculation about a potential next installment.

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

Ariana Grande has suggested that her forthcoming concert series—her first in almost a decade—could be her final for a “foreseeable future.” She appears to be moving toward film roles, such as an upcoming project with Robert De Niro. Additionally, she has cultivated hobbies like observing birds and showing interest in entomology. For fans hoping for new music, this could mean a long delay.