Jonathan Bailey’s Horse inWickedIs the Same One inBridgerton: ‘He’s a Legend’

Mar. 15, 2025

Jonathan Bailey in “Wicked” and “Bridgerton”.Photo:Wicked Movie/Tiktok; NICK BRIGGS/NETFLIX

Wicked Movie/Tiktok; NICK BRIGGS/NETFLIX

Jonathan Baileymade sure to bring oneBridgertoncastmate to theWickedset.Bailey, 36, requested that his previous animal costar, Jack the horse, join him on the set of the new movie musical.The actor revealed on the Tuesday, Nov. 5, episode ofThe Popcorn Podcastthat he worked with Jack on the Netflix series. Then, on Monday, Nov. 11, theofficialWickedTikTok accountshared a sneak peek of Bailey as Prince Fiyero Tigelaar in the upcoming movie musical, with the actor’s voiceover describing his and Jack’s bond.Jonathan Bailey in “Wicked”.Wicked Movie/Tiktok“I went around to see [Wickeddirector]Jon M. Chubefore we started filming, and I said to him, I said, ‘I think I know who the horse is.’ And he was like, ‘What do you mean?’ ”Bailey explained, “It’s Jack, the horse that I’d ridden inBridgerton, who I had an amazing relationship with.”The TikTok post cut to a brief clip from the upcoming film of Bailey as his character Fiyero arrives in the woods on horseback.“People say, don’t work with kids and animals. But if it’s Jack, I’d say, ‘Take the job. He’s a legend,’ ” Bailey concluded.Bailey toldThe Popcorn Podcasthost Tim Iffland that he and Jack “built a trust and a rapport.”“He’s incredibly focused and can deliver a very sort of stable scene partner,” he said.Bailey added that with Jack as his scene partner, he “felt confident just to sort of go for gold” with Fiyero’s entrance. “I thought you know you need to start with a strong entrance.”Jonathan Bailey in “Bridgerton”.NICK BRIGGS/NETFLIXBailey, who stars as the main love interest in the musical,previously told PEOPLEthat he rehearsed one of the film’s larger musical numbers while on the sets ofBridgertonandFellow Travelers.“I’ve got videos on my phone of me practicing on long-haul flights," Bailey said inPEOPLE’s new specialWickededitionof practicing his character’s big ballroom number, “Dancing Through Life,” amid his other projects.Bailey stars inWickedalongsideAriana Grandeas Glinda andCynthia Erivoas Elphaba. (The musical’s original Broadway cast includedKristin ChenowethandIdina Menzelin the roles, respectively. Norbert Leo Butz originated Bailey’s role on Broadway.)The highly anticipated film also starsEthan Slateras Boq,Jeff Goldblumas the Wizard,Michelle Yeohas Madame Morrible,Peter Dinklageas Dr. Dillamond, Marissa Bode as Nessarose,Bowen Yangas Pfannee and Bronwyn James as ShenShen.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Buy PEOPLE’sWickedspecial editionhere.Wickedwill be released in two parts, with the first arriving in theaters on Friday, Nov. 22.

Jonathan Baileymade sure to bring oneBridgertoncastmate to theWickedset.

Bailey, 36, requested that his previous animal costar, Jack the horse, join him on the set of the new movie musical.

The actor revealed on the Tuesday, Nov. 5, episode ofThe Popcorn Podcastthat he worked with Jack on the Netflix series. Then, on Monday, Nov. 11, theofficialWickedTikTok accountshared a sneak peek of Bailey as Prince Fiyero Tigelaar in the upcoming movie musical, with the actor’s voiceover describing his and Jack’s bond.

Jonathan Bailey in “Wicked”.Wicked Movie/Tiktok

Wicked Movie/Tiktok

“I went around to see [Wickeddirector]Jon M. Chubefore we started filming, and I said to him, I said, ‘I think I know who the horse is.’ And he was like, ‘What do you mean?’ ”

Bailey explained, “It’s Jack, the horse that I’d ridden inBridgerton, who I had an amazing relationship with.”

The TikTok post cut to a brief clip from the upcoming film of Bailey as his character Fiyero arrives in the woods on horseback.

“People say, don’t work with kids and animals. But if it’s Jack, I’d say, ‘Take the job. He’s a legend,’ ” Bailey concluded.

Bailey toldThe Popcorn Podcasthost Tim Iffland that he and Jack “built a trust and a rapport.”

“He’s incredibly focused and can deliver a very sort of stable scene partner,” he said.

Bailey added that with Jack as his scene partner, he “felt confident just to sort of go for gold” with Fiyero’s entrance. “I thought you know you need to start with a strong entrance.”

Jonathan Bailey in “Bridgerton”.NICK BRIGGS/NETFLIX

NICK BRIGGS/NETFLIX

Bailey, who stars as the main love interest in the musical,previously told PEOPLEthat he rehearsed one of the film’s larger musical numbers while on the sets ofBridgertonandFellow Travelers.

“I’ve got videos on my phone of me practicing on long-haul flights," Bailey said inPEOPLE’s new specialWickededitionof practicing his character’s big ballroom number, “Dancing Through Life,” amid his other projects.

Bailey stars inWickedalongsideAriana Grandeas Glinda andCynthia Erivoas Elphaba. (The musical’s original Broadway cast includedKristin ChenowethandIdina Menzelin the roles, respectively. Norbert Leo Butz originated Bailey’s role on Broadway.)

The highly anticipated film also starsEthan Slateras Boq,Jeff Goldblumas the Wizard,Michelle Yeohas Madame Morrible,Peter Dinklageas Dr. Dillamond, Marissa Bode as Nessarose,Bowen Yangas Pfannee and Bronwyn James as ShenShen.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Buy PEOPLE’sWickedspecial editionhere.Wickedwill be released in two parts, with the first arriving in theaters on Friday, Nov. 22.

source: people.com