Finally, Travis Kelce discussed his first performance on his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour.” The 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs player talked about everything on his mind while on stage on the third night of the June concert at London’s Wembley Stadium. On his New Heights podcast on Wednesday, July 3, Travis disclosed that he was quite anxious about breaking up with his popstar girlfriend, 34. Fortunately, he added that everything went smoothly.
Even for Travis, it’s naturally nerve-wracking to share the stage with Taylor for the first time. The Super Bowl winner clarified that he was certain things would work out. He remarked, “I was up there with three professionals, and when Taylor’s on stage, you can do no wrong—she’s the best.”
Travis went on to say that as he was escorting the vocalist of “Shake It Off” across the stage, he got an amusing idea. I only issued a single warning to myself: “Don’t drop the baby.” Don’t allow Taylor to tumble off this fu…… couch. The golden rule was to avoid dropping Taylor. “Get her safely to the couch,” he commanded. “All that truly counts is that I didn’t let Taylor down.” Travis, please don’t screw this up.” My main objective was to not screw things up. Don’t let Taylor go. Don’t screw this up.
Travis said that he had first mentioned the notion of attending as a joke, but he hadn’t ruled out making another appearance, in addition to reflecting on the real event. ” I told Tay about it at first. He stated, “I thought it would be hilarious if I just rode out on one of the bikes in 1989.” “You mean, would you be up for doing something like that?” he said, breaking out in laughter. And I thought, “What?” To accomplish that would be wonderful. Because I’ve already watched enough of the program, I should probably start working here.
Naturally, Taylor’s endorsement of Travis’ cameo is evident in an Instagram post she made following the performance. She commented, “I’m still giggling and swooning over @killatrav’s Eras Tour debut.”
The New Release Date for Wicked Part 1: All the Information We Know About Both Films
Something evil is coming this way. In the forthcoming motion pictures, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will play the beloved characters Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. The Super Bowl released two trailers on February 11 and May 15, respectively. The film showcased the stunning sets and costumes, as well as Cynthia’s remarkable transformation into Elphaba. Cynthia sings “Defying Gravity” in the closing seconds of the teaser.
In April 2023, director Jon M. Chu posted pictures from the Wicked set to his Instagram feed. Ariana’s Glinda sprints up the stairs in the two images, while Cynthia, dressed in an Elphaba costume, appears green. Glinda wears a pink ballgown. Pink and green are the first colours to appear. He wrote, “#WickedMovie is coming to you in 2024,” as per the photo’s description.
An amazing filmmaker will direct the next two-part film adaptation, which will feature an all-star cast from Universal Studios. The Tony Award-winning Broadway production, which is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, served as the inspiration for the films. Despite the announcement of a Wicked movie in 2016, the project’s actual development didn’t start until 2021. Fans are thrilled as the Wicked story comes to life on a large screen this time. Expectations for these two films are quite high, both because of the superb cast and the release dates. Here, we provide everything you need to know about the next Wicked films.
Release dates for the “Wicked” film
We are currently planning to release Wicked: Part One, the first Wicked film, on November 22, 2024. On November 26, 2025, exactly one year later, Wicked: Part Two, the follow-up, will hit theatres.
The “Wicked” poster features Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. (Movies Universal)
Jon provided an explanation in April 2022 for the decision to divide the project into two films. “During the past year, as we prepared for this production, it became increasingly evident that trying to condense the story of WICKED into a single film would be unfeasible without causing significant harm to the franchise,” Jon said on Twitter. “We decided to take on a larger project and produce not one, but TWO WICKED films! With more room, we can present the Wicked narrative as intended, adding even more nuance and surprise to the journeys of these beloved characters.
Cast and Crew of ‘Wicked’ Movies
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo received their respective castings as Glinda and Elphaba on November 4, 2021. Both actresses shared the casting announcement on Instagram. After hearing the news, Ariana posted a picture of herself sitting in front of an Apple MacBook with her hands covering her face. Along with screenshots of a three-way chat between Cynthia, Jon, and herself, the pop diva also posted a single call between the women.
Cynthia posted a picture of the British actress sobbing and covering her mouth upon receiving her casting news. Additionally, Ariana and Cynthia congratulated each other on their new jobs and gave each other flowers and sweet cards.
Kristen Chenoweth played Glinda the Good Witch in the Broadway production, a role that Ariana is assuming. Cynthia is taking on the role of Elphaba, a Broadway character originally played by Idina Menzel. Kristen and Idina both gave Ariana and Cynthia kudos for landing the legendary parts.
The remaining cast members of the Wicked films are quite remarkable. Jonathan Bailey, who starred in Bridgerton, is portraying Elphaba’s love interest, Fiyero. September 2022 saw Jon Chu announce Jonathan’s casting. “They are perfect, and he is perfect,” Jon Chu said. They would make the ideal couple. Born to last a lifetime. I can’t contain my excitement and act as though nothing has been going on. On Twitter, he remarked, “We have a Fiyero!!!! #JonathanBailey #Wicked.”
Jonathan Bailey portrays Fiyero in the “Wicked” film series. (Image courtesy of James Veysey/Shutterstock)
For musical performers, playing Fiyero in the Wicked films was a prime part. In June 2023, Nick Jonas declared that he had tried out for the Fiyero role. It is indeed true. I went out with Joe, and we both missed it. But that’s an actor’s life,” Nick said to Variety.
“I think it went well,” he continued. I was overjoyed to leave the room. I always thought it would be wonderful to play that character because I’m such a big fan of the programme. However, I believe Jonathan Bailey will do an excellent job, and I do not doubt that the film will be fantastic.
Production-Related Information
August 2022 marked the start of Wicked: Part One rehearsals. In October 2022, Ariana and Cynthia both shared some behind-the-scenes photos from their rehearsals with the public. While taking a break at the rehearsal studio, the couple struck up a sweet mirror selfie. That month, Ariana had her hair dyed blonde in preparation for her role as Glinda. On December 9, Jon Chu said that filming had started in London three days earlier.
The actors and crew planned to film Wicked: Part One and Wicked: Part Two consecutively. Just a few days remained for the actors and crew to complete their filming when, in July 2023, the SAG-AFTRA strike forced a halt to the project. After the strike ended, filming resumed and concluded in January 2024.
Director Jon M. Chu disclosed to Vanity Fair in March 2024 that Ariana and Cynthia insisted on performing live during the shoot. “Those girls were like, ‘F**k the pre-records’ as we were filming it. “We’re going live,” he announced.
What is known about the ‘Wicked’ movie plot?
“The Wizard of Oz” has a prequel called “Wicked.” The Everett Collection photo
It is anticipated that the Wicked films would adhere closely to the Broadway production’s storyline, which is based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel. The plot examines Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship and takes place both before and after Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas to Oz. Elphaba and The Wizard are first strange allies, but once The Wizard transforms Elphaba into the Wicked Witch, they finally turn against one another.
Cynthia had hinted that the films would surpass the musical in quality. “It’s going to be unlike anything you’ve ever seen before,” Cynthia said at the 2022 SAG Awards for Entertainment Tonight. “I believe its charm will be enjoyable for us.” We’re going to attempt to bring our unique perspective to what we already know and tell you a tale about two sisters,” she continued.
In a June 2022 newsletter, Stephen Schwartz stated that new songs would appear in the motion pictures. “There are two brand-new songs that stand alone in the second film, and several of the songs that are already in both films have new portions in them. Naturally, the goal of all the additional content is to satisfy the narrative’s needs, he stated.
“Barbenheimer” has become a new “Wicked.”
Following the postponement of the original release date, fans noticed that Wicked’s first installment opens on the same day as Gladiator II. As a result, November 22, 2024, became known on social media as “Wickediator,” a reference to the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon of 2023.
