Bridgerton season 2 star Jonathan Bailey is currently in talks to join the Wicked film adaptation. Although Bailey appeared as the eldest Bridgerton sibling Anthony in season 1 of the Regency-set Netflix romance series, he didn't step fully into the spotlight until season 2.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY The Broadway musical Wicked, which was adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman from the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel of the same name, follows the origin story of Wizard of Oz's Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba. The film adaptation, which is set to be split into two parts that premiere in 2024 and 2025 respectively, is being helmed by In the Heights director Jon M. Chu, with Ariana Grande set to play Glinda the Good Witch opposite Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.
Although Bailey has recently become best known for his Bridgerton role, the Broadchurch and Crashing star has plenty of musical theater experience. Onscreen he has appeared in the Disney Channel musical series Groove High, which combined animated elements with live-action.
Considering how important Fiyero is to the narrative of Wicked, it is vastly important that they cast somebody who can hold their own alongside two powerhouse performers. Luckily Bailey has proven his ability to play an elegant and regal character with his viscount role in Bridgerton. Fans of Bridgerton will likely be excited to see him using his skills in this entirely new context.
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