🔗 Share this article Cynthia Erivo & Cynthia Erivo Return to the Red Carpet: 7 Key Details To Know Whether you're a fan or not, the excitement surrounding the Wicked sequel is unavoidable. After a hectic press tour for the initial installment, the spotlight is now on the stars and the latest chapter in the popular franchise. They Are Still to ‘Hold Space’ Mutually The previous promotional tour was notable for the deep bond between both actresses. Their emotional appearances and expressions of friendship gained significant attention. Even with jokes about being “insufferable,” their friendship remains strong. During the recent event, Erivo opted to skip interviews to protect her voice, while the other reportedly joined her as a show of support. Inquiring about their emotions before the film's finale, the response was “deep thankfulness.” Reports indicate that one star lost her voice and could not doing interviews at the movie premiere. Ariana Grande opted out of media appearances in solidarity. 2. … and Often, They Are Physically Close The sight of two successful women in their 30s constantly caring for each other has sparked theories. They share multiple identical tattoos inspired by the film, such as “For good” inside their hands. In a recent show, one star commented that their goal is to “look after each other” and adding she “channels energy” through hand-holding. {3. An Extreme ‘Fan’ Took It Too Far At the Singapore premiere, a man jumped over the red carpet and rushed toward Ariana Grande. Cynthia Erivo immediately intervened to protect her before security apprehended the assailant. Named as an admitted “troll,” he later posted footage of the event on social media, which was strong criticism. Subsequent legal charges and was sentenced to prison time. {4. Grande and Slater Are Reportedly ‘Doing Great!!!’ Ariana Grande’s boyfriend, co-star, features in the sequel. The couple connected during filming of the original, amid prior relationships. Despite online sharing, the pair avoided joint press and have been separated in group photos, fueling split rumors. However, insiders close to the couple recently denied these rumors, stating that everything is “great” between them. {5. The Film Is Inspiring Stars to Go Vegan ‘Permanently’ Jeff Goldblum, who plays The Wizard of Oz, recently shared that working on the movie prompted him to stop eating meat. The two stars are longtime vegans, and Michelle Yeoh follows a vegan lifestyle. This has encouraged animal rights groups to reach out to other actors, such as Jonathan Bailey, aiming to convince them to switch to a vegan diet. To date, Bailey remains non-committal but has praised the movie's themes of acceptance. {6. The Path to Success Is Lined In Gold … Pre-sale numbers for the sequel are reportedly surpassing those of the first film. British cinemas, tickets are selling at over double the rate. The movie has additionally led to numerous promotional partnerships, from drinks to television specials. In London even featured a promotional paved installation with song lyrics. Given the momentum, there is speculation about a possible third film. {7. … and Could Be Leading Grande From Music The singer has indicated that her forthcoming tour—her first in almost a decade—could be her final for a “foreseeable future.” She appears to be moving to film roles, such as an upcoming movie with renowned actors. Meanwhile, she has cultivated new interests like birdwatching and expressing interest in studying insects. Listeners hoping for new music, it might be a long delay.