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Regardless of your interest, the excitement surrounding the Wicked sequel is unavoidable. After a chaotic press tour for the initial installment, attention is now on the stars and the latest chapter in the popular franchise.

1. They Continue to ‘Hold Space’ Mutually

Last year's promotional tour was notable for the strong connection between the two stars. Tearful appearances and expressions of affection gained significant attention. Even with jokes about being “annoying,” their friendship appears unbreakable. At the New York premiere, Erivo opted to skip interviews to protect her voice, while Grande allegedly joined her in solidarity. Inquiring about their emotions before the film's finale, the response was “overwhelming gratitude.”

Reports indicate that Cynthia Erivo lost her voice and could not doing interviews at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere. Her co-star 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 frequently caring for each other has fueled theories. They share multiple matching tattoos inspired by the film, including “For good” on their palms. On a podcast, one star commented that their goal is to “take care of each other” and adding she “channels energy” through physical touch.

{3. An Overzealous ‘Fan’ Took It Too Far

During the international event, a man breached the red carpet and attempted to grab one of the stars. Her co-star immediately intervened to protect her before security restrained the intruder. Named as a self-described “prankster,” he later shared footage of the event online, prompting widely condemned. He faced legal charges and was sentenced to jail.

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

The star's partner, Ethan Slater, features in the film. The couple connected during production of the first movie, amid prior relationships. Despite social media posts, the pair not done interviews together and have been apart in group photos, leading to split rumors. But, sources familiar with the pair recently denied these rumors, stating that everything is “great” between them.

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

A co-star, who plays The Wizard of Oz, recently revealed that working on the project led him to give up meat. Both lead actresses are longtime plant-based, and another cast member adheres to a similar diet. This has encouraged animal rights groups to reach out to other actors, including Jonathan Bailey, hoping to persuade them to switch to a vegan diet. So far, Bailey remains non-committal but has praised the film's message of tolerance.

{6. The Path to Success Is Lined In Gold …

Advance ticket sales for the sequel are apparently surpassing those of the original. British theaters, tickets are selling at more than twice the rate. The movie has additionally inspired numerous promotional partnerships, from beverages to television specials. The city also featured a publicity paved installation with musical quotes. With such success, fans have talk about a possible next installment.

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

Ariana Grande has indicated that her forthcoming concert series—the initial in seven years—could be her final for a “foreseeable future.” She appears to be shifting to acting, such as an upcoming project with Robert De Niro. Additionally, she has developed hobbies like observing birds and expressing interest in studying insects. For fans eagerly awaiting another album, it might be a long delay.