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Regardless of your interest, the excitement surrounding the Wicked sequel is unavoidable. After a hectic press tour for the initial installment, attention is now on the stars and the new movie in the beloved franchise.

They Are Still to ‘Hold Space’ for One Another

Last year's press circuit was famous for the deep bond between the two stars. Their emotional interviews and public displays of friendship gained widespread notice. Even with jokes about being “insufferable,” their friendship appears unbreakable. At the New York premiere, one star avoided interviews to protect her voice, while Grande allegedly did the same in solidarity. When asked about their emotions ahead of the final installment, the response was “deep thankfulness.”

Reports indicate that one star lost her voice and could not doing interviews at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere. Her co-star opted out of media appearances in solidarity.

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

The sight of accomplished women in their 30s frequently caring for each other has sparked theories. Both have multiple identical ink related to the franchise, such as “Permanently” on their palms. On a podcast, one star explained that their goal is to “look after each other” and adding she “channels energy” through hand-holding.

{3. An Overzealous ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

At the international event, a man breached security barriers and rushed toward one of the stars. Cynthia Erivo immediately stepped in to shield her before guards apprehended the intruder. Identified as an admitted “troll,” he later posted video of the event online, prompting widely condemned. Subsequent penalties and received to jail.

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

Ariana Grande’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, also appears in the sequel. They met during filming of the original, during previous marriages. Even with online sharing, the pair avoided interviews together and have been apart in group photos, fueling split rumors. However, insiders familiar with the couple have dismissed these claims, affirming that things are “great” between them.

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

A co-star, who plays The Wizard of Oz, has shared that being part of the movie led him to stop eating meat. The two lead actresses are longtime vegans, and Michelle Yeoh follows a similar diet. It encouraged organizations to reach out to co-stars, including Jonathan Bailey, hoping to convince them to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. To date, he has remains non-committal but applauded the film's message of tolerance.

{6. The Yellow-Brick Road Is Paved With Gold …

Pre-sale sales for Wicked: For Good are apparently surpassing those of the original. British cinemas, tickets are being purchased at over double the rate. It has additionally led to numerous promotional partnerships, from beverages to TV events. The city also showcased a promotional paved installation with musical quotes. With such momentum, there is talk about a potential third film.

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

The singer has suggested that her forthcoming tour—the initial in almost a decade—could be her final for a “foreseeable future.” She appears to be moving toward film roles, including an upcoming movie with renowned actors. Meanwhile, she has developed new interests like birdwatching and showing interest in studying insects. For fans eagerly awaiting another album, it might be a long delay.