In the lead-up to its release, the film has revealed a surprising and subtle connection to the mega-popular Netflix series Bridgerton. No, that unexpected connection isn't Jonathan Bailey, though the actor does appear in both the film and TV show.

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 said

Both his characters–Fiyero in Wicked and Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgerton —are horseback riders, and so both projects required Bailey to work closely with an animal. In this case, it was the same horse.

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

The horse, which Bailey rode for his grand entrance as Fiyero, was also featured in Bridgerton, where Bailey’s character, Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, commands the screen with similar intensity. “This horse has laser-sharp focus,

The actor, 36, stars as Elphaba's love interest Fiyero Tigelaar in Wicked and plays Lord Anthony in Bridgerton.