---
title: "After Jonathan Bailey accepts a new position away from the programme, Bridgerton fans become concerned."
id: 787slug: "after-jonathan-bailey-accepts-a-new-position-away-from-the-p"
category: "Entertainment News"
description: "His future on the show has been brought into question..."
canonical_url: "https://infosaurs.com/entertainment-news/after-jonathan-bailey-accepts-a-new-position-away-from-the-p/787"
date_published: "2022-09-22T00:00:00+00:00"
last_modified: "2022-09-22T00:00:00+00:00"
entity_type: "Person"
publisher: "INFOSAURS Media AG"
format: "markdown"
---

# After Jonathan Bailey accepts a new position away from the programme, Bridgerton fans become concerned.
**Registry Identifier:** Record #000787  
**Archival Track:** Verified Biographical Dossier  
**Canonical Record:** [View Live Web Page](https://infosaurs.com/entertainment-news/after-jonathan-bailey-accepts-a-new-position-away-from-the-p/787)  
**Last Verified:** September 22, 2022
> His future on the show has been brought into question...
---

Jonathan Bailey, the hero of Netflix^/s most popular costume drama, has scored a brand-new role. While we can^/t wait to see him in action, many are already questioning what it means for his future on the show.

Bridgerton newbie discusses the** "strain" **of assuming a beloved position

The 34-year-old actor, who portrays Anthony Bridgerton, the oldest of the Bridgerton siblings, and who stole the show^/s spotlight in the second season^/s release earlier this year, has been cast in the upcoming movie version of the stage musical Wicked, it has been reported.

**The third season of Bridgerton has been announced!

Alongside the previously revealed Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, **he will play Fiyero in the ambitious two-part picture trilogy that Jon M. Chu is planned to helm and premiere in 2024 and 2025.

MORE: Gift ideas for someone who burns for the show from Bridgerton

VIEW MORE: Compare Jonathan Bailey^/s early and present careers.

The director tweeted to corroborate the information: "Both he and they are flawless. They^/d make the ideal couple. Born to last a lifetime... I can^/t pretend this hasn^/t been occurring because I^/m too excited. The Fiyero has arrived! #JonathanBailey #Wicked."

wicked  
The performer has been chosen for the Wicked movie adaption.

Fans started to worry that Jonathan might leave Bridgerton soon, like season one^/s Regé-Jean Page, not long after the announcement of his casting was officially announced. One Twitter user questioned, "Does this imply Jonathan won^/t return to Bridgerton next season?"

Jonathan Bailey is about to become a superstar, and another person who shared the same perspective wrote: "I^/m hoping he won^/t give up on Bridgerton like some individuals."

The revelation was confirmed on Twitter by the director Jon M. Chu.

But according to a third fan, he might not actually be scheduled to make many appearances in the third season of the Shondaland drama.

READ MORE: Will Regé-Jean Page appear in season three of Bridgerton?

"I don^/t think it will require that much filming time because his season is gone. The schedules of actors have previously been accommodated. Even if it^/s in a reduced capacity while they are able to take on more significant projects on the side, I believe it pays to be in a long-running show to maintain their profile relevant."

Jonathan has a number of intriguing new projects in the works in addition to Wicked. He will co-star with Matt Bomer in the gay romance drama Fellow Travelers, and he has also been cast as a voice actor in the video game Squadron 42, which also stars Gary Oldman and Mark Strong.
---
*Archived by INFOSAURS Knowledge Registry. For data verifications or editorial amendments, query [INFOSAURS Desk](https://infosaurs.com).*