With 'Wicked Part 1' out in theaters, viewers can't help but swoon over 'Bridgerton' star Jonathan Bailey, who plays the charming Prince Fiyero.

"Bridgerton" star Jonathan Bailey says taking on the role of Fiyero, a dashing Winkie country prince, in musical movie "Wicked" allowed him to return to his roots. The British actor, who gained global fame with the hit Netflix Regency-era series,

In a 2022 conversation with GQ Hype, Bailey spoke about the demands of playing Anthony, namely in acing the character’s charm. The actor explained that the character forced him to “think about love a lot” and he made a small reference to his own personal life, saying, “You put your life experiences into [the work].”

At first glance, Bridgerton and Wicked might seem like two worlds that couldn’t be more different. But thanks to Jonathan Bailey, there’s a surprising connection between the two—and it involves a very special horse.

Jonathan Bailey's Fiyero Tigelaar is a crucial character in Ariana Grande's Wicked and fans will be surprised to know his paycheck in the film

Chu’s film include the pivotal gay karaoke classic “Defying Gravity,” but its cast is comprised of queer icons and allies like Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and, of course,