‘Fellow Travelers’ star Jonathan Bailey’s next project is the film version of ‘Wicked,’ split into two parts.Photo: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis/Getty
Jonathan Baileycouldn’t be more eager for audiences to see him tackle another new role next year — and for good reason.
“Having watched her perform and doing opposite her and just seeing what she’s doing is pretty incredible,” he tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue.
Being able to star inWicked, meant that Bailey, 35, had to juggle a jam-packed schedule. One week, he filmed scenes for Showtime’sFellow Travelers, costarringMatt Bomer, in Toronto on Friday, shot parts ofBridgertonin London on Saturday and rehearsed choreography withAriana GrandeforWickedon Sunday. It was a period the actor calls a “wild time.”
Jonathan Bailey with Ariana Grande on the set of ‘Wicked.'.splash news
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“I had an amazing dance coach in Toronto where I was, and we worked on the choreography on Sundays and any days off — not that Ihadany days off,” he adds. “PoorMatt [Bomer]. We shared a two-way trailer, so whenever I was dancing, I think I was rocking him either awake or to sleep.”
Starring in theWickedfilms, due out in November 2024 and November 2025, made the nonstop work worthwhile, in large part due to the cast, which also includesMichelle Yeoh,Jeff GoldblumandBowen Yang.
“Everyone who’s involved is a theater nerd," Bailey says, adding that group is now “completely bonded for life.”
Yeoh filmed her first scene with Bailey and Grande fresh off her Oscar win for Best Actress forEverything Everywhere All at Once.
Jonathan Bailey’s most recent project is Showtime’s ‘Fellow Travelers,’ starring opposite Matt Bomer.Courtesy of SHOWTIME
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“I literally think the Oscar was just off-screen watching the scene as it took place,” he recalls. “Me and Ari were very giggle-y that day, and to see Michelle Yeoh sing and be brilliant was amazing.”
Bailey is exceedingly confident bothWickedfans and newbies will ultimately love what they see.
“It’s going to blow people’s minds,” he teases. “So get ready. You’ve got a year to prepare.”
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Fellow Travelersairs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on Showtime.
source: people.com
