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Fans Can’t Stop Pointing Out A Parallel Between Jonathan Bailey’s Fiyero And Anthony Bridgerton, And I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Notice This

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Caution is advised! If you don’t wish to learn about Act 2 of the stage play ‘Wicked’ before its movie release ‘Wicked: Definitely for Good’, then proceed with care.

For over two decades, the musical “Wicked” has been a staple on stage. So, when the movie sequel “Wicked: For Good” is set to premiere in 2025, many fans are already familiar with its storyline. Consequently, upon seeing the trailer for this much-awaited follow-up, they were quick to identify key events and similarities, such as a connection between Jonathan Bailey, Fiyero, and “Bridgerton” that I find astounding I hadn’t picked up on earlier.

In Act 2 of Wicked, it’s revealed that Glinda and Fiyero are set to marry, while a sneak peek at For Good suggests the movie will include their wedding. However, Fiyero has secret feelings for Elphaba, which become evident early in the musical, leading him to abandon Glinda and offer aid to Elphaba instead.

Does that ring a bell? In the enchanting second season of “Bridgerton”, Anthony (Bailey’s character) chases after, proposes to, and nearly weds Edwina Sharma. However, his heart belongs to her older sister, Kate, and in the end, he does not marry Charithra Chandran’s younger sister, instead choosing Simone Ashley’s character for himself.

Considering all these points, I’d like to share a post by @tweetsricochet. They compared an image of Fiyero with another one featuring Edwina and Anthony, using this caption: “Fiyero stands side-by-side with Edwina & Anthony in this intriguing comparison.

One consistent trait about Jonathan Bailey is that he tends to complicate events, particularly weddings, as he secretly yearns for the best friend of his fiancée.

Kate and Anthony’s tale is legendary, and I re-watch it repeatedly using my Netflix service, mainly due to its gripping intensity, heightened tension, and emotional impact. A significant part of that resonance comes from the botched wedding between Anthony and Edwina.

If “Wicked” bears similarities to “Bridgerton”, it’s likely that we’re in store for lots of longing, sadness, excitement, perhaps an unsuccessful marriage, as suggested by @StanHyareth’s post.

It’s quite a funny turn of events, considering Bailey is most recognized for those two particular projects. This situation reminds me of having two nickels if I had a nickel, which is odd in a fun way. The fans’ responses to this discovery are delightful, and here are some of the best reactions, each showcasing images of Bailey as both the Wicked prince and Bridgerton’s viscount.

  • this exact thing happened to my friend anthony bridgerton😭 –@loveliqspen
  • If I had a nickle –@NoContxtBton
  • Oh boy, again?? 😭😭 –@leaftraveler
  • one thing about jonathan bailey is he’s always gonna be yearning for the girl he can’t have –@parkersjcnes
  • always waiting at the altar for the wrong woman –@iris_bee_

As a die-hard Bridgerton enthusiast, particularly fond of Anthony and Jonathan Bailey, I must say this unexpected occurrence leaves me overjoyed, astonished, and giggling! To echo the sentiments of @fiyercrows: “This is just too good!

Johnny is going to fiercely challenge Anthony Bridgerton in part 2, and I can’t wait for that intense longing scene.

As an ardent fan of “Bridgerton” eagerly anticipating its new season, especially rooting for Anthony, I must admit that I was genuinely surprised to have missed connecting these dots on my own.

It’s quite astonishing, and even amusing, that Bailey has found himself in a familiar trope not once, but twice, within such high-profile productions. Yet, it also serves as an excellent opportunity to emphasize the exceptional quality of these two tales, as we eagerly anticipate the November 21 premiere of Wicked: For Good.

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2025-06-07 01:37

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