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Whether you're a fan or not, the excitement surrounding the Wicked sequel is inescapable. After a hectic press tour for the first film, attention is now on the stars and the latest chapter in the popular franchise.

1. They Continue to ‘Hold Space’ Mutually

The previous promotional tour was notable for the deep bond between both actresses. Their emotional interviews and expressions of friendship gained significant attention. Even with jokes about being “annoying,” their friendship appears unbreakable. At the New York premiere, one star opted to skip interviews to rest her vocals, while the other reportedly did the same in solidarity. When asked about their feelings before the film's finale, they expressed “overwhelming gratitude.”

It was shared that Cynthia Erivo was voiceless and could not doing interviews at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere. Her co-star opted out of media appearances to stand with her.

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

Observers of accomplished women in their 30s constantly fussing over each other has sparked theories. They share multiple identical tattoos related to the film, including “Permanently” on their palms. In a recent show, Grande explained that they simply “look after each other” and adding she “expresses care” through physical touch.

{3. An Extreme ‘Fan’ Took It Too Far

At the Singapore premiere, a man breached the red carpet and attempted to grab one of the stars. Cynthia Erivo quickly stepped in to shield her before security restrained the intruder. Named as an admitted “troll,” the individual afterwards posted footage of the event on social media, prompting widely condemned. He faced legal charges and was sentenced to prison time.

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

The star's partner, co-star, also appears in the film. They met during filming of the original, amid prior relationships. Even with social media posts, the pair not done interviews together and appeared separated in group photos, leading to split rumors. But, insiders familiar with the couple recently denied these claims, affirming that everything is “fine” between them.

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

Jeff Goldblum, portraying The Wizard of Oz, has shared that working on the movie led him to stop eating meat. The two stars are longtime vegans, and another cast member follows a similar diet. It encouraged organizations to reach out to other actors, such as Jonathan Bailey, hoping to persuade them to switch to a vegan lifestyle. To date, Bailey remains non-committal but has praised the movie's themes of tolerance.

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

Pre-sale sales for the sequel are reportedly surpassing those of the first film. In the UK theaters, tickets are selling at over double the pace. It has additionally inspired numerous promotional partnerships, including drinks to television specials. The city even featured a promotional yellow brick display with musical quotes. With such success, fans have talk about a potential third film.

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

Ariana Grande has suggested that her upcoming tour—the initial in seven years—might be her last for a “very long time.” Her focus appears to be moving toward acting, including an anticipated movie with Robert De Niro. Meanwhile, she has cultivated new interests like birdwatching and showing interest in studying insects. For fans eagerly awaiting another album, this could mean a long delay.