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Regardless of your interest, the excitement 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.

1. They Continue to ‘Hold Space’ for One Another

The previous promotional tour was famous for the strong connection between both actresses. Their emotional interviews and public displays of friendship gained widespread notice. Despite jokes about being “insufferable,” their friendship appears unbreakable. During the recent event, Erivo avoided interviews to rest her vocals, while the other reportedly joined her in solidarity. Inquiring about their feelings before the film's finale, the response was “overwhelming gratitude.”

It was shared that Cynthia Erivo was voiceless and would not be speaking with press at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere. Her co-star also skipped media appearances to stand with her.

2. … and Often, They Are Physically Close

Observers of two successful women in their 30s constantly fussing over each other has sparked online speculation. They share multiple matching tattoos inspired by the franchise, including “For good” inside their hands. On a show, one star explained that their goal is to “take care of each other” and adding she “expresses care” through hand-holding.

{3. An Extreme ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

At the international event, an individual jumped over the red carpet and attempted to grab one of the stars. Cynthia Erivo quickly intervened to protect her before guards apprehended the intruder. Named as a self-described “troll,” the individual later shared footage of the event on social media, prompting widely condemned. Subsequent penalties and was sentenced to jail.

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

The star's partner, co-star, also appears in the sequel. The couple met during filming of the first movie, amid prior relationships. Even with online sharing, the pair not done interviews together and appeared separated in public appearances, fueling split rumors. But, sources close to the pair have dismissed these claims, affirming that everything is “great” between them.

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

A co-star, who plays The Wizard of Oz, has revealed that working on the project prompted him to stop eating meat. Both stars are dedicated vegans, and another cast member adheres to a vegan lifestyle. This has encouraged organizations to reach out to co-stars, such as Jonathan Bailey, aiming to convince them to adopt a vegan diet. So far, he has remains non-committal but has praised the film's message of acceptance.

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

Pre-sale numbers for Wicked: For Good are reportedly exceeding those of the original. In the UK theaters, passes are selling at more than twice the rate. The movie has also inspired countless promotional partnerships, including beverages to TV events. The city even showcased a promotional paved installation with musical quotes. With such momentum, there is talk about a potential next installment.

{7. … and May Be Leading Grande From Music

Ariana Grande has suggested that her forthcoming tour—the initial in almost a decade—could be her last for a “very long time.” She appears to be moving to acting, such as an upcoming project with Robert De Niro. Meanwhile, she has developed new interests like observing birds and showing curiosity in entomology. Listeners eagerly awaiting new music, it might be a long delay.