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Whether you're a fan or not, the excitement surrounding Wicked: For Good is unavoidable. Following 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 Support Each Other Mutually

Last year's press circuit was notable for the deep bond between the two stars. Their emotional appearances and expressions of friendship gained widespread notice. Despite jokes about being “insufferable,” their relationship appears unbreakable. At the New York premiere, Erivo avoided interviews to protect her voice, while Grande allegedly did the same as a show of support. Inquiring about their emotions before the final installment, the response was “overwhelming gratitude.”

It was shared that Cynthia Erivo lost her voice and could not doing interviews at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere. Ariana Grande also skipped media appearances to stand with her.

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

The sight of two successful women in their thirties constantly caring for each other has sparked theories. Both have multiple matching ink related to the film, including “For good” inside their hands. On a podcast, one star explained that their goal is to “take care of each other” and that she “expresses care” through hand-holding.

{3. An Extreme ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

At the international event, an individual breached security barriers and attempted to grab one of the stars. Her co-star quickly intervened to shield her before security restrained the intruder. Named as a self-described “troll,” he later shared footage of the incident online, which was widely condemned. He faced penalties and received to jail.

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

Ariana Grande’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, also appears in the film. They met during production of the first movie, amid previous marriages. Despite social media posts, the pair not done interviews together and have been apart in public appearances, leading to breakup speculation. But, insiders close to the couple recently denied these rumors, stating that things are “great” between them.

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

A co-star, who plays The Wizard of Oz, has shared that working on the movie prompted him to give up meat. Both stars are longtime vegans, and Michelle Yeoh follows a similar diet. This has motivated animal rights groups to campaign to co-stars, such as Jonathan Bailey, aiming to persuade them to adopt a vegan diet. To date, he has not committed but has praised the movie's themes of tolerance.

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

Pre-sale numbers for Wicked: For Good are reportedly surpassing those of the original. In the UK theaters, tickets are selling at over double the pace. The movie has additionally inspired numerous promotional partnerships, from beverages to TV events. In London also featured a promotional paved installation with song lyrics. With such momentum, there is talk about a possible next installment.

{7. … and May Be Leading Grande From Music

The singer has suggested that her upcoming tour—her first in seven years—might be her last for a “very long time.” Her focus appears to be moving toward film roles, such as an anticipated movie with renowned actors. Additionally, she has developed hobbies like observing birds and showing interest in entomology. Listeners hoping for another album, this could mean a lengthy wait.