"We were very giggly together," Grande said, adding that the dynamic helped their characters' onscreen chemistry.

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey didn’t need to fake their chemistry on the set of Wicked — the actors became fast friends thanks to their theater kids roots, they tell PEOPLE. Pop star Grande, 31, and Bridgerton actor Bailey,

The most recent BTS facts of the 2024 movie schedule hit come from the Good Witch herself, Ariana Grande about Jonathan Bailey’s work ethic. It’s not unlike Bowen Yang’s crazy commute schedule but his commitment to the beloved Ozian tale was showcased through his time spent learning the choreography on the set of Wicked and Bridgerton (and everywhere else in between).

Wicked star Jonathan Bailey has teased the reason why his character Fiyero has blue eyes in the movie. Known for the role of Anthony on Netflix 's Bridgerton, the brown-eyed Bailey is admittedly not a fan of wearing contact lenses for a role, but promises it'll be "worth it" once Wicked: Part 2 rolls into cinemas next year.

Jonathan Bailey could not film Wicked without bringing his favourite pal along, Jack, who was his horse in Bridgerton. He specifically requested his old friend to join him on set for the musical. Wow, talk about nepotism!

As Fiyero in ‘Wicked,’ the British actor defies gravity—and fashion conventions—with his maverick fashion sense.

During the Hackney Half Marathon, the British actor ran to support LGBTQ+ youth, successfully raising £33,000 (CAD $58,700) for the U.K.-based charity Just Like Us. Fans have frequently spotted Bailey running at different events; last December, he was seen running at a U.K. parkrun event.

Part One fame, nestled a tiny nod to his Regency-era alma mater in the first instalment of the musical adaptation. After first winning us over in Bridgerton, Bailey went on to play the devilishly handsome Fiyero in Wicked: Part One,