Reflecting on his youth as the 'only boy' in gymnastics, Jonathan Bailey talks about how he took on his role in 'Wicked.'

But thanks to Jonathan Bailey, there’s a surprising connection between the two—and it involves a very special horse. The 36-year-old actor, who stars as Anthony Bridgerton in the hit Netflix series, is now taking on the role of Fiyero in Wicked,

Jonathan Bailey has revealed he had an unexpected Bridgerton reunion on the set of Wicked. The actor plays role of Fiyero in the big-screen musical adaptation, and shared that the horse he worked with was the same one he enjoyed screen time with as Anthony Bridgerton on the Netflix show.

Wicked, the upcoming film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical, stars Ariana Grande as Glinda, opposite Cynthia Erivo, who portrays Elphaba. (The musical’s original Broadway cast included Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel in the roles, respectively.)

Jonathan Bailey requested the horse he rode in 'Bridgerton' was cast in 'Wicked'.

Jonathan Bailey may be a Sharma now, but he will always make time for the Bridgerton clan. In a recent appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, the Emmy nominee reaffirmed he would appear in the fourth installment of Netflix’s smash-hit period dramedy Bridgerton as the ever-charming viscount.

And with season 4 already deep into development, the speculation’s already simmering amongst Bridgerton’s most devoted debutantes fans. Who will wed next? Viewers can expect about a two-year wait between season 3 and season 4,

Since its 2020 debut, Netflix's Bridgerton franchise has captivated audiences with its lavish romance and drama. While fan interest has ebbed and flowed with each successive sequel, one constant has remained: Jonathan Bailey's mesmerizing portrayal of Anthony Bridgerton.