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Regardless of your interest, the excitement surrounding Wicked: For Good is inescapable. After a chaotic press tour for the initial installment, the spotlight is now on the stars and the new movie in the popular franchise.

They Are Still to ‘Hold Space’ for One Another

The previous promotional tour was famous for the deep bond between the two stars. Tearful appearances and public displays of friendship captured significant attention. Even with teasing about being “annoying,” their relationship appears unbreakable. During the New York premiere, Erivo avoided interviews to rest her vocals, while Grande reportedly did the same in solidarity. When asked about their emotions ahead of the final installment, they expressed “deep thankfulness.”

It was shared that Cynthia Erivo was voiceless and would not be speaking with press at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere. Her co-star opted out of media appearances in solidarity.

2. … and Often, They Are Physically Close

Observers of two successful women in their thirties constantly fussing over each other has fueled theories. Both have multiple identical ink inspired by the franchise, such as “For good” on their palms. In a recent show, Grande explained that their goal is to “look after each other” and that she “expresses care” through hand-holding.

{3. An Extreme ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

At the Singapore premiere, a man jumped over security barriers and rushed toward one of the stars. Her co-star quickly stepped in to shield her before security restrained the intruder. Named as a self-described “prankster,” he afterwards shared video of the incident on social media, prompting strong criticism. He faced legal charges and received to jail.

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

Ariana Grande’s partner, co-star, also appears in the film. They connected during production of the original, amid previous marriages. Despite social media posts, they have not done interviews together and appeared separated in public appearances, leading to breakup speculation. However, insiders close to the couple have denied these rumors, affirming that everything is “fine” between them.

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

A co-star, portraying The Wizard of Oz, has revealed that being part of the movie led him to stop eating meat. The two stars are longtime vegans, and another cast member adheres to a vegan lifestyle. It encouraged animal rights groups to campaign to other actors, such as Jonathan Bailey, aiming to persuade them to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. So far, he has not committed but has praised the movie's themes of acceptance.

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

Advance ticket numbers for the sequel are apparently surpassing those of the first film. In the UK theaters, passes are selling at over double the rate. It has also inspired numerous promotional partnerships, including beverages to television specials. The city even showcased a promotional paved installation with song lyrics. With such success, fans have talk about a potential next installment.

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

Ariana Grande has indicated that her upcoming concert series—the initial in seven years—might be her last for a “very long time.” She appears to be moving to acting, such as an upcoming movie with Robert De Niro. Additionally, she has developed hobbies like observing birds and expressing interest in studying insects. For fans eagerly awaiting new music, it might be a lengthy wait.