"Bridgerton" star Jonathan Bailey says taking on the role of Fiyero, a dashing Winkie country prince, in musical movie "Wicked" allowed him to return to his roots. The British actor, who gained global fame with the hit Netflix Regency-era series,

In a 2022 conversation with GQ Hype, Bailey spoke about the demands of playing Anthony, namely in acing the character’s charm. The actor explained that the character forced him to “think about love a lot” and he made a small reference to his own personal life, saying, “You put your life experiences into [the work].”

Actor Jonathan Bailey stops by TODAY to discuss his role in “Wicked,” organizing a special screening for his grandmother, who he said inspired and supported him to follow his dreams since childhood, and breaks down a complex dance scene from the movie.

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