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Ariana Grande Attacked on 'Wicked' Red Carpet, Co-Star Rushes to Protect Her
14 Nov
Summary
- Ariana Grande attacked by fan on 'Wicked' red carpet
- Cynthia Erivo rushed to protect her co-star
- Director Fleischer talks crafting bigger magic spectacles for 'Now You See Me' sequel

Just a day ago, on November 13th, 2025, a shocking incident occurred at the premiere of the highly anticipated film 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't'. During the red carpet event for the 'Wicked' movie, pop star Ariana Grande was unexpectedly attacked by an overzealous fan. However, her co-star Cynthia Erivo immediately sprang into action, rushing to protect Grande from the intrusion.
Elsewhere, the film's director, Ruben Fleischer, spoke about the challenges of bringing the 'Now You See Me' franchise to new heights. Fleischer, known for his work on box office hits like 'Venom' and 'Zombieland', was tasked with delivering an even more thrilling and visually stunning sequel. He revealed that he wanted to up the stakes with bigger, bolder magic tricks, collaborating with experts like Magic Castle owner Randy Pritchford to craft the illusions.
Fleischer also discussed the reunion of 'Zombieland' stars Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson, who reprise their roles as part of the thieving illusionist group known as the Four Horsemen. The director expressed his excitement about bringing back the beloved characters and delivering a fun, thrilling experience for audiences.




