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Wicked Cut Glinda & Fiyero Kiss Scene
26 Nov, 2025
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.
