Why was the Glinda and Fiyero kiss cut from Wicked?

The kiss was removed to make Fiyero's choice to be with Elphaba more understandable and less jarring for the audience.

What was the relationship between Glinda and Fiyero in Wicked?

Fiyero was engaged to Glinda, though he ultimately ran off with Elphaba, whom he truly loved.

Who wrote the screenplay for Wicked?

The screenplay for Wicked was written by Dana Fox.

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Wicked Cut Glinda & Fiyero Kiss Scene

26 Nov, 2025

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Summary

A kiss scene between Glinda and Fiyero was removed from Wicked.
The scene was cut to make Fiyero's choice of Elphaba more understandable.
Screenwriter noted the removed scene was too passionate.

A deleted scene from the upcoming "Wicked" film featured an intimate kiss between Glinda, portrayed by Ariana Grande, and Fiyero, played by Jonathan Bailey. Screenwriter Dana Fox explained that this romantic moment was removed to maintain narrative clarity and audience empathy.

Fox indicated that the excised scene depicted a level of passion that made Fiyero's ultimate decision to leave with Elphaba more difficult for the audience to support. The intention was to ensure that Fiyero's choice felt justifiable, rather than making his prior connection with Glinda seem too deeply felt.

While Fiyero and Glinda's engagement is mentioned in the film, the depth of their relationship was not heavily explored. The screenwriter felt that by removing the overtly passionate moments, the narrative could better facilitate the audience's acceptance of Fiyero running off with Elphaba without perceiving it as cruel.