Bailey, alongside his co-star Jeff Goldblum, sat down with CinemaBlend to talk Wicked and clued us in on why he has those “Winkie Blue,” lenses. The brown-eyed actor who wore blue contacts for this movie shared that it is intentional and there is a reason for them, explaining:

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.

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).

Jonathan Bailey is proof that hard work is sometimes rewarded handsomely. The actor is having one hell of a year, coming off his first Emmy nomination for the acclaimed miniseries Fellow Travelers, the raves and big box office he's seeing for his contributions to the recently released Wicked,

Wicked: Part 1 hit cinemas on Friday 22nd November and in its first weekend, it's already been receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike.

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

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.

Bailey also referenced a lyric of Fiyero's duet with Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) 'As Long As You're Mine', saying that it might giv

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,