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Regardless of your interest, the excitement surrounding Wicked: For Good is inescapable. After a chaotic press tour for the first film, the spotlight is now on the stars and the new movie in the beloved franchise.

1. They Continue to Support Each Other Mutually

Last year's promotional tour was notable for the deep bond between both actresses. Their emotional interviews and public displays of affection gained significant attention. Despite teasing about being “insufferable,” their relationship remains strong. At the New York premiere, Erivo opted to skip interviews to protect her voice, while the other allegedly did the same in solidarity. When asked about their feelings ahead of the final installment, they expressed “overwhelming gratitude.”

It was shared that one star lost her voice and would not be 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 Physically Close

Observers of two successful women in their 30s frequently caring for each other has fueled online speculation. They share multiple matching tattoos related to the franchise, including “Permanently” on their palms. On a podcast, Grande explained that their goal is to “take care of each other” and adding she “channels energy” through physical touch.

{3. An Overzealous ‘Fan’ Crossed the Line

At the Singapore premiere, a man jumped over security barriers and attempted to grab one of the stars. Cynthia Erivo immediately stepped in to protect her before guards restrained the intruder. Identified as a self-described “troll,” he later shared footage of the event online, which was strong criticism. Subsequent legal charges and received to jail.

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

The star's partner, Ethan Slater, features in the film. The couple met during filming of the original, during prior relationships. Despite social media posts, the pair not done interviews together and have been separated in public appearances, leading to split rumors. But, insiders familiar with the couple recently denied these rumors, stating that things are “great” between them.

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

Jeff Goldblum, portraying The Wizard of Oz, recently shared that being part of the project prompted him to stop eating meat. Both lead actresses are dedicated plant-based, and Michelle Yeoh adheres to a vegan lifestyle. It motivated animal rights groups to campaign to co-stars, such as Jonathan Bailey, hoping to convince them to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. To date, Bailey not committed but applauded the film's message of tolerance.

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

Pre-sale numbers for Wicked: For Good are apparently exceeding those of the first film. In the UK cinemas, tickets are being purchased at more than twice the pace. The movie has additionally inspired countless product tie-ins, from drinks to TV events. The city also featured a publicity paved display with song lyrics. With such success, fans have talk about a potential next installment.

{7. … and Could Be Leading Grande From Music

The singer has suggested that her upcoming tour—the initial in almost a decade—might be her last for a “very long time.” Her focus appears to be moving toward acting, such as an anticipated movie with Robert De Niro. Meanwhile, she has developed hobbies like birdwatching and showing interest in studying insects. For fans hoping for another album, it might be a lengthy wait.