Get ready to be spellbound, because Jonathan Bailey is set to dazzle as Fiyero in the highly anticipated Wicked film!
Directed by Jon M. Chu, this November’s highly anticipated release just dropped a clip that has us all swooning over our new favorite Winkie Prince.
Bailey, known for making hearts race in Bridgerton and Fellow Travelers, takes on one of the leading male roles in Wicked: Part One, starring opposite Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Galinda. And if this clip is anything to go by, he’s about to become the most eligible bachelor at Shiz University—and in all of Oz!
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First-Look at Fiyero
The clip kicks off with Galinda, played by Grande, shrieking in delight when she learns that none other than Prince Fiyero will be attending Shiz University. But the real excitement begins when we finally glimpse Bailey as Fiyero.
Bowen Yang, who plays Pfannee, immediately starts flirting with him, asking, “enroll here often?” Me too, Bowen. With his trademark charm, Fiyero responds by introducing himself to the school: “I see that the responsibility to corrupt my fellow students falls to me,” he quips.
But don’t think everyone is falling for his charms. An unimpressed Elphaba tells him, “You pretend to be shallow and self-absorbed.” To this Fiyero cheekily replies, “Uh, excuse me, there is no pretense here. I happen to be genuinely self-absorbed and deeply shallow.”
Fans can’t help but highlight the similarities between Bailey’s Fiyero and Bridgerton’s favorite Viscount. “Ooooo LOVE HE BROUGHT HIS ANTHONY BRIDGERTON CHARM TO THIS! Can’t wait to hear his singing here!” one user wrote. We are so back, baby!
Since the first trailer dropped, we’ve been desperate to get a better look at Fiyero. Finally, Wicked is answering our prayers.
A Star in the Making
Bailey’s portrayal of Fiyero already promises to be a scene-stealer, adding a new layer of charisma to the beloved character. Fans of the Wicked musical and book know that Fiyero’s role in the story is pivotal, so this first look is just a tantalizing taste of what’s to come.
Prepare to fall under Bailey’s spell when Wicked: Part One hits theaters on November 22. Whether you’re a longtime musical fan or just here for the eye candy, this is one film you won’t want to miss!
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