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Whether you're a fan or not, the excitement surrounding the Wicked sequel is inescapable. After a chaotic press tour for the first film, the spotlight is now on the stars and the new movie in the popular franchise.

They Are Still to ‘Hold Space’ for One Another

The previous press circuit was famous for the deep bond between the two stars. Their emotional appearances and public displays of affection captured significant attention. Even with teasing about being “insufferable,” their friendship appears unbreakable. During the recent event, Erivo opted to skip interviews to rest her vocals, while the other reportedly joined her in solidarity. Inquiring about their emotions ahead of the film's finale, the response was “overwhelming gratitude.”

Reports indicate that one star was voiceless and could not speaking with press at the movie premiere. Her co-star also skipped media appearances to stand with her.

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

Observers of two successful women in their thirties constantly caring for each other has fueled theories. They share multiple identical tattoos inspired by the franchise, such as “Permanently” on their palms. On a show, Grande explained that they simply “look after each other” and adding she “channels energy” through hand-holding.

{3. An Extreme ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

At the Singapore premiere, a man breached the red carpet and attempted to grab one of the stars. Her co-star quickly intervened to shield her before security restrained the intruder. Identified as an admitted “troll,” the individual afterwards posted footage of the incident on social media, prompting strong criticism. He faced penalties and was sentenced to prison time.

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

The star's boyfriend, co-star, also appears in the film. The couple connected during production of the original, amid previous marriages. Even with social media posts, the pair not done interviews together and appeared separated in public appearances, fueling breakup speculation. But, sources close to the couple have denied these rumors, stating that things are “great” between them.

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

Jeff Goldblum, portraying The Wizard of Oz, recently shared that working on the movie led him to give up meat. Both lead actresses are longtime vegans, and Michelle Yeoh follows a similar diet. This has motivated animal rights groups to campaign to other actors, including Jonathan Bailey, hoping to convince them to switch to a vegan lifestyle. To date, he has not committed but applauded the movie's themes of tolerance.

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

Advance ticket numbers for Wicked: For Good are reportedly exceeding those of the first film. In the UK cinemas, tickets are being purchased at more than twice the pace. It has also led to numerous promotional partnerships, including drinks to television specials. The city also featured a promotional paved display with song lyrics. With such momentum, there is talk about a potential next installment.

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

The singer has indicated that her forthcoming tour—her first in almost a decade—might be her final for a “foreseeable future.” She appears to be shifting to acting, including an upcoming project with renowned actors. Additionally, she has cultivated hobbies like observing birds and expressing interest in entomology. Listeners eagerly awaiting new music, this could mean a lengthy wait.