Jonathan Bailey Shows Off Super-Toned and Tan Legs in Short Shorts at Wicked Photocall in Australia

Move over, Paul Mescal.

Jonathan Bailey took the opportunity to show off his insanely toned legs on Wicked photocall in Australia wearing a pair of black pleated shorts that match Mescal’s beloved 5-inch inseams.

Bailey, 36, posed with co-stars Jeff Goldblum, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Sydney on Tuesday (November 5). With his bold shorts, Bridgerton the actor wore a sheer black long-sleeved polo shirt. He added a pair of black loafers and black sunglasses.

In the upcoming adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, Bailey plays Fiyero, the love interest of Elphaba (Erivo).

Jonathan Bailey.

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Bailey’s ensemble was a stark contrast to the dress code that Erivo, 37, and Grande, 31, adopted during the promotional tour. In keeping with her characters’ signature color palettes, Erivo opted for an emerald green top with black embroidery and a black lace skirt. She complemented herself with black and white shoes and high platforms.

Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

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Grande, on the other hand, wore a white strapless crop top with pink detailing that matched her pink pleated skirt. Her blonde hair was pulled back into a sleek bun.

Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum.

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On Sunday, November 3, Wicked the cast began their press tour by attending the “Journey Through Oz” tour at the State Theater in Sydney. Grande channeled Glinda in a voluminous pink gown that featured a fitted bodice and statement sleeves, with more than 100 carats of diamonds in custom-made Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Erivo looked elegant in a strapless black dress with a striking structured skirt.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

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Bailey previously told PEOPLE about working with Eriva. “Watching her perform and work opposite her and just seeing what she does is pretty amazing,” he said of the Grammy, Emmy and Tony-winning actress.

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The Companions the star also praised the rest of the cast, including Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang. “Everyone involved is theater geeks,” Bailey said, adding that the group is now “totally bonded for life.”

On the Broadway Podcast Network Sentimental men podcast, Grande recalled how the cast cried “every day” on set. “I, we all, we all cried every day,” the singer said on the Friday, Nov. 1, episode.

Wicked: Part One in cinemas on 22.11. Wicked: Part Two is scheduled for November 26, 2025.

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