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).

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

Jonathan Bailey could not film Wicked without bringing his favourite pal along, Jack, who was his horse in Bridgerton. He specifically requested his old friend to join him on set for the musical. Wow, talk about nepotism!

In 2024, Bailey was nominated for his first-ever Emmy for his role in the gay historical mini-series Fellow Travelers, and is currently starring in Wicked, the number one movie in the world. Oh, and he also filmed a new season of Bridgerton, and he did it all simultaneously.

As Fiyero in ‘Wicked,’ the British actor defies gravity—and fashion conventions—with his maverick fashion sense.

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