“Daddy”: Jonathan Bailey’s Muscles Stun People After ‘Wicked’ Behind-The-Scenes Photo Goes Viral

Jonathan Bailey has captured the eyes, and hearts, of many since his appearance in Bridgerton — but a recently released BTS photo of the actor on the set of Wicked has fans feeling a certain type of way.

Just today, Pop Base — known for everything pop culture-related — posted a picture of the beloved Fiyero. And let’s just say, it’s impossible for your eyes not to stray to those arms.

Fans flooded to the comments section to swoon over the 36-year-old.

Jonathan Bailey was serving arms for days in a recently released BTS photo on social media

Jonathan Bailey at an event, wearing a black velvet suit and a watch, with a neutral background.

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Jonathan Bailey in a blue patterned jacket from 'Wicked'.

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In a matter of a few hours, almost 2 million people viewed the tweet with upwards of 500 comments. 

“Dudes RIPPED,” one user said in shock.

“I LOVE THIS MAN,” another exclaimed. 

A third cheekily added, “Serving looks and magic behind the curtain.”

“Daddy,” wrote one netizen.

“Omg I can smell the replies already,” someone joked.

Fans had a lot to say regarding the photo

Jonathan Bailey showing toned muscles in a fitted beige shirt, standing outside with a jacket hung on a rack.

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Others theorized whether this meant there was an update to the sequel Wicked: For Good — a wrap-up of the Wicked movie, set to release on November 21, 2025. It will continue the journey of Elphaba and Glinda, with Jonathan Bailey starring as Prince Fiyero.

The UK native began acting before he even hit double digits, but his role as Viscount Anthony Bridgerton in the Regency-era drama series on Netflix launched him into the spotlight in 2020.

For Bailey, this wasn’t exactly as easy as some would have assumed.

Jonathan Bailey in a fitted shirt holding a strap in a dressing room setting.

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“It felt quite hard-hitting after Bridgerton came out,” he told British Vogue regarding his fame. “I really struggled initially; I was overwhelmed by it. But the people in your life have to adapt too. 

“That’s the hardest thing: you see them struggling before you see it in yourself, someone pushing past your dear mum and dad to get a picture. I’m really good now at saying no to photos.” 

If anything, Bailey “yearns for quiet,” finding solace in nature while hiking, paddleboarding, or mountaineering, as well as cold-swimming in the sea or cycling.

The actor is also extremely transparent and comfortable when it comes to his sexuality, working with The Shameless Fund — a foundation dedicated to raising money to support LGBTQ+ rights and organizations — as well as becoming a patron for the charity Just Like Us.

The 36-year-old is someone who “yearns for quiet” despite having been an actor for many years

Jonathan Bailey with glasses and a backpack in a jungle setting.

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Image credits: Universal Pictures

“I think other people understood my sexuality before I was even aware of it,” he told the outlet, referring to his past, adding, “I remember looking through the window at these girls at school in their tutus. They were doing like, first position, second position, and I knew I just wanted to be in there.” 

While he’s still riding the high of the release of Wicked and its upcoming sequel, he is set to star in the highly anticipated Jurassic World Rebirth, coming out in the summer of this year.

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