Wicked fans in disbelief after finding out Jeff Goldblum’s age
Wicked fans have been left in utter disbelief after finding out Jeff Goldblum’s age.
Now, since the film finally hit cinemas a few weeks back, after what felt like an eternity of waiting, it's clear that fans of the 2003 hit musical couldn't wait to see exactly what all the hype was about.
However, while we may be - by now - extremely familiar with the storyline - it seems like cinema-goers are far less in the know about some of the star-studded cast member's ages.
So, without further ado, let's get into it...
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Cynthia Erivo, 37
British actress and singer Erivo plays Elphaba in Wicked and celebrated her 37th birthday back in January.
Opening up about what it was like on set while filming, the star told Deadline: "There’s a true kid-like excitement about the work, about the people, about the words we get to say, about the music we get to hear every day, so that when we come in, that excitement is infectious."
Ariana Grande, 31
Many fans of the 31-year-old 'Side to Side' pop icon were buzzing to see her take on such an iconic role as Glinda the Good Witch.
Talking about the first time she ever saw the hit musical, Grande told Deadline: "My first time seeing Wicked, I was 10 years old, and I am so lucky. I got to see the original Broadway cast.
"I just remember my life changing and knowing my life in two chapters: before seeing Wicked and after seeing Wicked."
Jonathan Bailey, 36
Now, Bridgerton fans were well excited to their beloved Lord Anthony Bridgerton - AKA Jonathan Bailey - in the highly-anticipated film adaptation.
Discussing when he started 'preparing' for the role of prince Fiyero, the 36-year-old explained to VMAN: "Preparation started when I listened to the soundtrack when I was like 15... something about it just completely grabbed me."
Bowen Yang, 34
American actor and comedian, Yang, 34, plays Pfannee in Wicked - one of 'Galinda's conniving compatriots'.
Reflecting on acting alongside the star-studded cast, the SNL star told Interview magazine: "I feel like I conned my way into this movie, because they gender-flipped my role.
"I'm like, 'Why am I in a scene with Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum?' I still have impostor syndrome."
Michelle Yeoh, 64
Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-winner, Yeoh, who starred in the hit action flick, Everything Everywhere All at Once, portrays the iconic character of Madame Morrible.
Talking about what it was like singing alongside Erivo and Grande, the 64-year-old admitted to Brit + Co: "I was terrified.
"First of all, you know, singing in a room with your coach, singing in the recording studio, it's okay because it's very few people and it's you, and it's in a contained area, but that scene had so many people around and you know, and there you have the singing legend Cynthia."
Marissa Bode, 24
Bode, 24, stars as Nessarose - Elphaba's troubled younger sister - in the box-office smash-hit and had an incredible response after receiving 'aggressive comments and jokes' about both her and her character's disability.
"At the end of the day, me, Marissa, is the person that is still disabled and in a wheelchair. And so it is simply a low-hanging fruit that too many of you are comfortable taking," she explained.
Ethan Slater, 32
Slater, 32, who is known for his role as SpongeBob SquarePants in the musical, plays Boq Woodsman in the film - the man who becomes the Tin Woodman and is Nessarose's love interest.
Opening up about why he co-stars, Erivo and Grande, seem to get super emotional during a lot of press interviews, Slater told Today: "They’re both like, after a full day of junkets, 'Well, we cried 100 times again. Everyone must be getting so annoyed'.
"But I think it comes from a really genuine place."
Peter Dinklage, 55
The 55-year-old Game of Thrones star plays the character of Dr Dillamond in the film, who is a goat that has the ability to speak and interact with humans, as well as a professor at Shiz University.
"It’s such an honour to be part of something this universally loved and amazingly creative. My daughter has seen the Broadway show five times, and her friends still want to go for every birthday party," Dinklage explained.
The four-time Emmy winner added: "Wicked resonates because everyone feels like an outsider at some point. It’s about defining your independence and strength within that feeling of isolation.
"Above all, it teaches kindness, which is the most important thing."
Jeff Goldblum is 72 (Universal)
Jeff Goldblum, 72
Goldblum plays the iconic role of The Wizard of Oz in the flick.
Opening up about being cast for the iconic role, the Hollywood A-lister told W Magazine: "I’m thrilled about it. This year - and the last decade - has been gratifying and delicious and dreamy.
"I pinch myself every day. My gratitude is bursting - busted out all over."
Now, Goldblum has a decade-spanning filmography fans have been obsessed with over the years, but it's clear that while many know all about his silver-screen successes, not many were aware of his age.
After finding out the actor was in his early 70s, one Instagram user exclaimed: "Jeff looks incredible for 72!!! Aging like fine wine."
"72 and still an absolute dream boat. I actually gasped when I read 72," admitted a second.
A third wondered: "How is Jeff 72?!!!!"
"He is 72 whaaaaat," penned a fourth, while another echoed: "Jeff's in his 70s???"
And a final Instagram user praised: "Jeff looks amazing!"
Topics: Ariana Grande, Celebrity, TV And Film, Wicked
Rhiannon Ingle