Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, stars of the new Wicked movie, recently shared their fun behind-the-scenes experiences from the set. The two actors, known for their work in music and television, bonded over their shared background in theater.
Ariana Grande’s Wicked Chemistry
Ariana, who started her career in musical theater at 15, and Jonathan, who grew up performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company, connected instantly. In an interview, Ariana explained that they had a natural “theater connection” on set. She said, “We were both very theater children in the room.” Jonathan agreed, calling their energy “incessant.”
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The pair revealed they had a lot of fun together, with Ariana saying they were “the giggliest pair” on set. Their constant laughter and playful energy helped create great on-screen chemistry. “It gave us fizz,” Jonathan joked.
Ariana also shared that their characters’ relationship in the movie mirrored their growing friendship in real life. She described it as a beautiful experience, saying, “We were falling for each other as friends in real life, too.”
In Wicked, Jonathan plays Fiyero, a handsome prince who falls in love with Ariana’s character, Glinda, the Good Witch. The film, which has already broken records worldwide, continues to receive positive reviews for its cast and storyline.
Fans of Wicked are excited to see the chemistry between Ariana and Jonathan as their characters’ relationship unfolds on screen. Their playful and genuine friendship off-screen is a big part of what makes their performances so special.