Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Love Scene Cut from 'Wicked: For Good'

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Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey originally filmed a romantic kissing scene for 'Wicked: For Good,' but it was removed from the final cut to strengthen the emotional impact of the story's central love triangle.

Screenwriter Dana Fox revealed that the scene showed Glinda and Fiyero sharing a deeply romantic moment. However, it was ultimately removed because it made Fiyero's later decision to leave Glinda and fully commit to Elphaba feel too difficult and emotionally conflicting for the audience.

'Wicked: For Good' Romantic Scene Removed

According to Fox, the scene was visually beautiful and emotionally powerful, but it created too strong of a connection between Fiyero and Glinda. This made it harder for viewers to accept Fiyero's ultimate choice and Elphaba's decision to run away with him. Removing it helped preserve the emotional balance of the story and ensured that the audience would not turn against any of the three main characters.

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Jonathan Bailey plays Fiyero, a prince whose loyalties and feelings are divided between Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, and Elphaba, portrayed by Cynthia Erivo. In 'Wicked: For Good,' Glinda and Fiyero become engaged while the Wizard of Oz tries to maintain power over Oz during his growing conflict with Elphaba.

The story takes a dramatic turn when Elphaba interrupts Glinda and Fiyero's wedding by freeing animals imprisoned by the Wizard. This moment leads Fiyero to abandon his engagement and side with Elphaba instead, marking a key emotional shift in the film.

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Potential 'Wicked' Sequel

Fox also addressed speculation surrounding a potential third 'Wicked' movie following the sequel's record-breaking opening weekend. While she expressed openness to returning, she noted that sometimes the best creative decision is knowing when to stop to protect the emotional integrity of the story. She also mentioned that while a prequel idea has been floated, sometimes preserving what already works is more important than extending it.

'Wicked: For Good' is currently playing in theatres worldwide.

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