Ariana Grande seemed to be having a great time filming a scene for her upcoming musical adaptation Wicked with her costar Jonathan Bailey.
The 29-year-old pop superstar and occasional actress was seen grinning ear to ear and having a fit of laughter with the 35-year-old English actor in the village of Ivinghoe, near Bedfordshire, England.
This appears to be the first time he was spotted filming a scene for the adaptation of the massively popular stage musical, which is a prequel to The Wizard Of Oz based on the novel by Gregory Maguire.
Ariana’s on-set sighting comes after her costar Cynthia Erivo — who plays the future Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba — was spotted in full green makeup as she shot an outdoor scene.
Ariana’s costume on Sunday featured a plunging bodice covered in swirls of lavender, along with violet and pale blue.
On set: Ariana Grande seemed to be having a great time filming a scene for her upcoming musical adaptation Wicked with her costar Jonathan Bailey
Sizzling chemistry: The 29-year-old pop superstar and occasional actress was seen grinning ear to ear and having a fit of laughter with the 35-year-old English actor in the village of Ivinghoe, near Bedfordshire, England
It also had strands of sparkles mixed in to make it gleam in the light.
Her dress featured frilly shoulder ornaments that stood up in the air, as well as sheer sleeves shining sequins.
The dress had a voluminous tulle skirt with more flourishes of sequins, and Ariana completed her ensemble with a silver crown comprised of swirling flourishes that rested delicately on her long blond hair, which was pulled back and swept down her shoulders.
Jonathan looked like a prince in a dark green uniform with yellow accents and tasseled epaulets.
He also had a second jacket in he same color scheme, which he wore draped over one shoulder and hanging loosely, as if it could fall down at any moment.
The Bridgerton actor also had on matching green pants with tall black boots, and he wore his dark hair parted to the side.
He and Ariana appeared to be getting along smashingly, as the two couldn’t stop laughing and beaming while chatting with each other between takes.
The Thank U, Next singer laughed so much that she hunched over in front of Jonathan and held his hands for support before he leaned forward to seemingly whisper something into her ear.
On-set debut: This appears to be the first time Bailey was spotted filming a scene for the adaptation of the massively popular stage musical, which is a prequel to The Wizard Of Oz based on the novel by Gregory Maguire
Gorgeous: Ariana’s costume on Sunday featured a plunging bodice covered in swirls of lavender, along with violet and pale blue
Elegant: It also had strands of sparkles mixed in to make it gleam in the light. Her dress featured frilly shoulder ornaments that stood up in the air, as well as sheer sleeves shining sequins
Delicate: The dress had a voluminous tulle skirt with more flourishes of sequins, and Ariana completed her ensemble with a silver crown comprised of swirling flourishes that rested delicately on her long blond hair, which was pulled back and swept down her shoulders
Looking good: Jonathan looked like a prince in a dark green uniform with yellow accents and tasseled epaulets
Ariana is one of Wicked’s leads, and she stars as Glinda, known as the Good Witch of the North in the classic 1939 film adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s iconic book.
Jonathan appears as Fiyero Tigelaar, who gets engaged to Glinda in the Wicked play and film, even though his true love for Elphaba pulls him away from her.
Later, he becomes the character known as the Scarecrow, who was played by Ray Bolger in Judy Garland–starring film.
The thespian is a renowned stage star known both for contemporary plays and for roles in Othello and King Lear.
He rose to prominence with his role in the popular crime drama Broadchurch, and his most recent major role was as Anthony, the 9th Viscount Bridgerton on the hit Netflix period romance of the same name.
Jeff Goldblum, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang, Adam James, Keala Settle and Bronwyn James are also featured in the cast.
Last month, Goldblum let it slip that he had been cast in the film while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
‘I was just on the set of Wicked. I’m not supposed to talk about that. But it’s been out and about,’ he said. ‘You should see our witches, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, very good.’
Fans of the hit Broadway musical will have to wait to see the full story told via film, as Wicked is being split up into two parts.
The first film is currently set for a November 27, 2024, release in theaters, with the second chapter arriving in December of the following year.
Having a blast: He and Ariana appeared to be getting along smashingly, as the two couldn’t stop laughing and beaming while chatting with each other between takes
Perfect casting: The Thank U, Next singer laughed so much that she hunched over in front of Jonathan and held his hands for support before he leaned forward to seemingly whisper something into her ear
Iconic character: Ariana is one of Wicked’s leads, and she stars as Glinda, known as the Good Witch of the North in the classic 1939 film adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s iconic book
Love mixup: Jonathan appears as Fiyero Tigelaar, who gets engaged to Glinda in the Wicked play and film, even though his true love for Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) pulls him away from her. Later, he becomes the character known as the Scarecrow
Rising star: He rose to prominence with his role in the popular crime drama Broadchurch, and his most recent major role was as Anthony, the 9th Viscount Bridgerton on the hit Netflix period romance of the same name
The popularity of the stage musical would have made a Wicked adaptation a no-brainer, but it has been oddly delayed over the years.
The show was instantly popular after debuting in 2003, and productions across the world followed it, it wasn’t until 2012 that a Wicked film went into development.
The start of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic again slowed the production down with shooting delays.
Recently, the stars of the film, Ariana and Cynthia, posted first look images from their upcoming movie.
Ariana posted an image of her character, the good witch Glinda, donning a pink gown while making her way up a long staircase.
Cynthia, 36, shared a shot of her character, wicked witch Elphaba pictured with her hat and broom.
The film’s director Jon M. Chu posted both of shots with the caption, ‘You weren’t told the whole story. What happens when you veer off the Yellow Brick Road? FIRST LOOK of the #WickedMovie … currently in production in Oz.’
Cynthia responded in the comments, ‘It’s been wonderful making magic with you.’
Be patient: Fans of the hit Broadway musical will have to wait to see the full story told via film, as Wicked is being split up into two parts
Gap year: The first film is currently set for a November 27, 2024, release in theaters, with the second chapter arriving in December of the following year
Taking its time: The show was instantly popular after debuting in 2003, and productions across the world followed it, it wasn’t until 2012 that a Wicked film went into development
No rush: The start of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic again slowed the production down with shooting delays
Chu also took to Twitter to praise his leading ladies and their performances in the upcoming movie.
‘I’ve already been changed for good by these two women… #CynthiaErivo & #ArianaGrande as the Witches of Oz,’ he said.
‘They will lift ur spirits, break ur heart and leave you speechless with their voices. So excited to introduce you into our world… SO much more to come…’
Meanwhile, original Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth has said she is ‘so proud’ of Ariana for taking on her role of Glinda.
The actress revealed the pop star was ‘really scared’ at the idea of taking on the role in the upcoming two-part movie adaptation.
Speaking on The Kelly Clarkson Show, she said this week: ‘She didn’t call me for advice but she was really nervous. She said she wanted to pay homage to me but said ‘I’m really scared, I wanna make you proud’. Well, she’s already made me proud. Done. Check.”
The former Pushing Daisies actress – who has known Ariana since she met her backstage at Wicked as a young fan almost 20 years ago – urged the Thank U, Next hitmaker to make the role her own and recalled their shared excitement when the singer called her to tell her she’d got the part.
She added: ‘I said ‘What I want to encourage you do, Ariana, is make Glinda your Glinda. I want you to do you.’ I’ve known her since I was 10, and now I see the full circle.
original Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth has said she is ‘so proud’ of Ariana for taking on her role of Glinda
Nerves: The actress revealed the pop star was ‘really scared’ at the idea of taking on the role in the upcoming two-part movie adaptation
Perfectly detailed: The Land of Oz set where Ariana and Jonathan were filming is seen from the air
‘She called me [crying] like ‘I got it!’ I went ‘Oh my God, what?!’ We sounded like dogs! But I’m so proud of her. ‘
Ariana regularly calls Kristin about her ideas for her character and the ‘West Wing’ star “can’t wait” to see her on the big screen.
She said: ‘[Ariana] calls me and says ‘This is what I got to do, what do you think?’ I can’t wait to see her do it. I can’t wait. She just said ‘Kristin, I’m gonna be freaking out on the night of the premiere’
‘So I said ‘Stop, you’re gonna be great!'”
