Spotlight MOVIES | PROFILE Jonathan Bailey says ‘Wicked’ had profound effect on him Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Nov 27, 2025 Nov 27, 2025 Updated May 29, 2026 0 × Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Bruce Miller, Lee Enterprises' entertainment reporter, says that "Wicked: For Good" lets Ariana Grande come out of her co-stars' shadows. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “Wicked’s” Fiyero had a definite effect on his portrayer, Jonathan Bailey.kAm“%96 3:886DE 5:D4@G6CJ 7@C >6 :D ;FDE 9@H D6C:@FD 96 :D[” q2:=6J D2JD] “w:D 492?86 2?5 EC2?D7@C>2E:@? :D 23@FE E96 E9:?8D H6[ 2D 9F>2?D[ 6IA6C:6?46] *@F 92G6 E@ >@G6 E9C@F89 6C2D :? 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