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Whether you're a fan or not, the buzz surrounding the Wicked sequel is inescapable. Following a chaotic press tour for the first film, attention is now on the stars and the new movie in the beloved franchise.

They Are Still to Support Each Other for One Another

The previous promotional tour was famous for the strong connection between the two stars. Tearful appearances and expressions of friendship captured widespread notice. Despite teasing about being “insufferable,” their relationship appears unbreakable. During the recent event, Erivo opted to skip interviews to protect her voice, while the other allegedly did the same as a show of support. When asked about their emotions before the final installment, the response was “deep thankfulness.”

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

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

The sight of two successful women in their 30s constantly caring for each other has sparked theories. They share multiple identical ink related to the franchise, such as “For good” inside their hands. On a show, one star commented that their goal is to “take care of each other” and adding she “channels energy” through hand-holding.

{3. An Extreme ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

During the Singapore premiere, an individual breached the red carpet and rushed toward one of the stars. Her co-star immediately intervened to shield her before security apprehended the intruder. Named as a self-described “prankster,” the individual afterwards posted footage of the incident on social media, prompting strong criticism. He faced penalties and received to jail.

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

Ariana Grande’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, also appears in the sequel. The couple met during filming of the first movie, during previous marriages. Despite online sharing, the pair not done joint press and appeared apart in group photos, leading to split rumors. But, sources close to the couple recently denied these rumors, 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, recently revealed that working on the movie prompted him to stop eating meat. Both stars are dedicated plant-based, and Michelle Yeoh follows a vegan lifestyle. It encouraged animal rights groups to reach out to co-stars, including Jonathan Bailey, aiming to convince them to switch to a plant-based lifestyle. To date, he has remains non-committal but has praised the movie's themes of tolerance.

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

Advance ticket numbers for Wicked: For Good are reportedly surpassing those of the original. British cinemas, tickets are selling at more than twice the rate. It has additionally led to numerous product tie-ins, including drinks to television specials. The city also showcased a publicity yellow brick installation with musical quotes. With such momentum, fans have talk about a possible next installment.

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

Ariana Grande has indicated 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 film roles, such as an anticipated movie with Robert De Niro. Meanwhile, she has cultivated hobbies like birdwatching and expressing interest in entomology. For fans eagerly awaiting another album, it might be a long delay.