Jonathan “Mr. Twinkle Eyes” Bailey just dumped a cauldron of chaotic charm in a new interview with British GQ, and it’s messier than Elphaba’s potion shelf during a full moon. The Bridgerton beefcake turned Wicked warlock is dishing on dragons, drama, and dinosaur-related delusions in the Heroes Issue—and honestly, we’ve never been more heroically unprepared.
On Wicked: For Good — AKA Wicked: But With Extra Glitter and Rent Money
So, apparently in the stage version, Elphaba lives in a smoke machine. But now that it’s a film? Baby, she’s got real estate. Jonathan teases that Fiyero and Elphaba’s post-defection hideaway looks like Architectural Digest meets Shrek’s swamp spa. “On stage, it’s dry ice and vibes,” he says. “But now it’s Cynthia Erivo and I brooding in a fully feng shui lair.” Y’all, expect emerald countertops and mood lighting.
On Filming Near the M1 — Because What Is Reality?
Filming in fake Munchkinland was apparently so bonkers that commuters were pulling over on the highway like, “Is that Ariana Grande belting in mezzo soprano next to a man dressed like a tap-dancing tin can?” Jonathan described it as Independence Day, but with more wigs and drones and fewer aliens (we think).
On Accidentally Headbutting Ariana Grande (Yes, Really)
Four hours to learn one dance move. One headbutt. Infinite gay panic. Jonathan recalls rehearsing with Ariana and accidentally smacking heads. “I was like, gotta go! She might’ve headbutted me back, but it was like a literal meeting of minds.” The collision of pop diva and Shakespearean thespian energy could’ve powered a small city.
On Joining the Jurassic Park Franchise — Dino Daddy Vibes
Jonathan’s now stomping into Jurassic World: Rebirth, which we assume is about dinosaurs wearing monocles and filing taxes. “There’s a lot to be in awe of,” he says. “And if you’re not, you deserve a slap on the botty bott bott.” We don’t know what a “botty bott bott” is, but it sounds illegal in 37 states.
On Teaming Up with Jeff Goldblum — A Fever Dream We’re Begging For
He teases a future dino-date with Jeff Goldblum: “Dr. Ian Malcolm and Dr. Henry Loomis on a night out.” So basically… leather pants, chaotic flirting, and a T-Rex Uber ride home. We demand a spin-off, preferably directed by Baz Luhrmann.
On Co-Star Scarlett Johansson Calling Him “Twinkly”
ScarJo chimed in like a supportive aunt at brunch: “He’s twinkly! He’s deep! He’s not just vibes, he’s an ocean of feelings in a glittering suit!” Okay Scarlett, calm down before we marry him ourselves.
On Rejection, Self-Discovery, and Being That Girl Since Primary School
Jonathan says he never thought he’d play a leading man. Honestly? Our jaws are on the Jurassic floor. He also remembers knowing everything about himself as a kid. “Then it gets murky.” (Translation: puberty is a scam.)
On Why Theatre Shouldn’t Be for Just the Rich and Ridiculous
Jonathan is fighting for theatre to stay hot, messy, and accessible. “Nothing beats being in the room,” he says. Which, frankly, is how we feel about brunch and Beyoncé concerts.
On Playing Tim in Fellow Travellers — Tragedy, But Make It Sparkly
Speaking on portraying queerness and joy during the AIDS crisis, he declares: “People had fun. Don’t let anyone tell you they didn’t.” Jonathan said “Let’s honor the grief, but let’s also honor the glitter.”
TL;DR: Jonathan Bailey is serving full-course meals of charisma, chaos, and couture-level quotes. Whether he’s duetting with Ariana, dodging drone strikes in Munchkinland, or preparing for a dino-night out with Jeff Goldblum, one thing is clear:
✨ This man is not just For Good. He’s For Everything. ✨
Now excuse us while we headbutt someone out of sheer excitement.
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