the WICKED movie has found its Fiyero | thoughts on Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero

[@emmybm15]

Oh gosh yes Fiyero having his own version of "I'm not that girl" would be absolutely brilliant! Now I really need that to happen 😅💚

[@carr0760]

When he first said it, I thought "there already is a reprise; we don't need another one." Then he explained his whole idea and I thought "that's brilliant and absolutely necessary." LoL

[@nixies1959]

I’m so pleased about Jonathan being FIYERO. Getting to see him and Cynthia is gonna be a dream come true. I really hope the movie is good because they’re wonderful!!!

[@hididdleydee]

Absolutely brilliant idea! But he should sing a portion of ‘I’m Not That Girl (Boy)’ as the intro to a whole new song!!!

[@mastelsa]

I've always thought that Fiyero should have had at least single verse in "Couldn't Be Happier," or possibly his own reprise of it. Fiyero's growth mainly happens through dialogue, and it does feel like there's a missing piece to his development because we don't get anything musical from him between "Dancing Through Life" and "As Long As You're Mine." By musical convention, the turning point in his character arc not being set to music makes it inherently less important and impactful than any of the moments that get musical numbers, and it seems like an extremely good way to bulk up the story in a way that truly adds something to the musical. I don't want to cut Glinda's part down, but "Couldn't Be Happier" feels like something she and Fiyero should both be expressing musically, each unaware that the other is unhappy.

[@la.uralox]

100% agree! It would be perfect as a reprise of Couldn’t Be Happier, maybe more acoustic and sad, trying to convince himself he’s happy for Glinda’s sake. And it gives him that growth through song exactly like you said it makes sense to have. I would love both that and a reprise of Not That Girl (like Mickey Jo said) just to give his character a little more backstory and depth, and having all 3 of them sing a version of Not That Girl would be so satisfying storyline wise!

[@clzzz2719]

this would be SO good.

[@cannotthinkofausername6379]

I definitely think that Fiyero singing about his feelings for Elphaba would be perfect

[@finsfables]

“Crikey! It’s Glinda” Made me laugh so hard oh my god

[@Philippadrinkstea]

Fully spat out my tea 😂

[@laurakistemaker8918]

Jonathan is such a great actor! I loooooved him in crashing! So hot and so funny I loved him in Company as well so I am buzzinggggg about this news

[@panchish]

“his younger colin firth appeal” oh my god something has changed within me

[@olivethunderbird]

“Instead of flying off the F*cking handle” 😂

[@ejbell]

As an Australian, that was pretty damn funny! "Flyin' of the farking handle" broke me 🤣😂😅😆

[@samuelking9343]

Flying off the FUCKING HANDLE 🤣🤣🤣

[@emilyrln]

Cheer up, cunts, it's Glinda! 😂

[@qwellen7521]

I would pay for Australian wicked by way of crocodile Dundee.

[@stanford0711]

He’s one of the best actors in Bridgerton, and like you mentioned, a very capable singer, so I’m excited

[@Mungoteazer11581]

To be honest I was thinking the whole time that for me personally a good Fiyero could really change my excitement for this movie and I was also imagining Johnathan as Fiyero. So I am very very happy about him being cast!

[@nekusakura6748]

Hopefully he won't have autotune thrust on his Voice. I don't want a Repeat of Jamie Foxx's Autotune from the Annie Remake

[@jamiegdubois]

@@nekusakura6748Johnathan Bailey is a really talented Broadway singer. Her played Jamie in a recent revival of The Last Five Years and was also in the newer revival of Company where he played a gender swapped version of Amy (coincidentally also named Jamie lol). He was fantastic in both.

[@arcadia17433]

Loved your analysis. A very gifted actor indeed. Of course Jonathan can dance. He's received training in ballet as a kid... Also he's super athletic. In his earlier works 'Campus' he does several acrobatic stunts including the toe touch jump. And I've heard he did a stunt in 'Company' too , in the middle of that super fast song.

[@CoynieReads]

I’ve personally never had an issue with West End Wicked having British accents because of the vocal difference it sets between the citizens of Oz and the Wizard who canonically is from Kansas and so is always performed with an American accent, so I’d be fine with the movie doing either option tbh! ☺️

[@overlydramaticpanda]

I've kind of always thought that Fiyero could potentially do with his own song after 'Thank Goodness' before we check back in with Elphaba. For as much as I love Wicked, Fiyero is *really* short-changed as a male lead; he's basically there to just act cool, dither about a bit and then get turned into the Scarecrow so the show doesn't have to end on a complete downer. It's kind of the one thing I'm hoping the movie(s) can actually improve on. Like, during 'Thank Goodness' it's obvious that he's not happy with Glinda and the whole "Elphie = Wicked Witch" development but the shift from unhappy but sort of willing to tolerate it to outright running away with Elphaba with very little prompting when he next shows up has always struck me as just seeming a little disjointed and out of nowhere. Having his own song (and I'm completely down for it being a gender-flipped reprise of 'I'm Not That Girl') in between those two events would go a long way to really demonstrating the extent of his internal conflict at that point in time and showing that his decision to be with Elphaba isn't just a spur of the moment thing which is how it occasionally comes across in the stage show but is something that's actually potentially been on the cards with him for a while. As to the casting itself, I'm fairly sure Jonathan Bailey will absolutely kill it. He was phenomenal in Company and is a terrific actor. And if we're being honest, Fiyero *really* isn't a demanding role from either a vocal or an acting standpoint - it's all very straightforward to the point where I'm sure a lot of guys could do it in their sleep. To be honest, I'm just excited that we've got three for three in terms of casting the lead roles with people with actual musical theatre experience...

[@ricohofmann2738]

I think a Song for Fiyero before He dies / becoming the Scarecrow about His Feelings for Elphie and Glinda would be great, maybe a Ballad.

[@LianaM20]

As a huge Jonny and musical fan, I am so happy about this news. He is super talented, and I bet he's going to be brilliant. P.S. Your Aussie accent was pretty good. (coming from an Aussie). 🙂

[@racehiggins7660]

its alright.... better than the brits who sound south african when thay do an "australian" accent

[@johnmones1450]

Jonathan Bailey is perfection! ❤️👍🙏😎

[@anne_bckmnn]

Honestly I did not think of Jonny Bailey to play Fiyero but the more I think about it the more I like it? Could be really exciting!

[@tamarakate]

As an Australian I COMLETELY APPROVE of your accent attempts and want them in a comedy version of this movie hahahahaha

[@nicolematthews2068]

China Anne McClain for Nessa would be a fabulous choice in my opinion. Excited to see you explore the rest of these announcements! 💚

[@Locke350]

Jonathan will now be the second prominent Jamie Wellerstein to play Fiyero ever. I think he would do well as he’s got some good Last Five Year clips floating around and I really liked him in Company.

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

I can picture Fiyero singing a sing with a montage of events. Shortly after he arrives and gets to know Elphaba and Dr. Dillamond, he begins singing his own song while saving the lion and than you watch a series of events making him question his purpose and who he wants to be. Part of the song could be about not loving Glinda anymore which is also not falling in love with his vain and selfish side anymore. Than Elphaba is where his mature and evolving side belongs to.

[@broadwaybrook2319]

I concur with that vision of Fiyero's development throughout the movie.

[@simbahunter8894]

I've forgotten the exact reason why, but a Broadway costumer told me that white fabric is never used for white stage costumes. They're always cream colored. It was some technical thing having to do with stage lighting. So Fiyero's pants are white-adjacent, not actually white.

[@xxmikarinxx]

Jonathan Bailey voices one of my favourite video game character of all time so I'm very excited to see him cast as Fiyero!

[@karolinks5718]

Ah found the other catboy/FFXIV fan

[@alorachan]

Honestly never even heard of Bridgerton before the last few days when I finally (I'm late, I know T.T) found out about the casting. I know Jonathan Bailey as the voice of G'raha Tia from the game Final Fantasy XIV, easily my favorite character and his voice is like buttah. I was unbelievably stoked to see my G'raha is gonna be Fiyero

[@Glindaful]

The idea of a Fiyero reprise of not that girl/boy is so good I don't accept a movie without it. Brilliant!

[@cannotthinkofausername6379]

I'm hoping they confirm the rumour that Michelle Yeoh will play Madame Morrible next

[@simbahunter8894]

Meryl Streep studied with the famed opera coach Estelle Liebling as a young girl for years. If she sounded better to you in Into the Woods than in Mamma Mia, it's probably because of the material, not a Hollywood vocal coach.. She's not a pop singer. But she was well-known for her singing in her early stage career.

[@tkdally]

Fiyero isn't a very demanding vocal performance so it doesn't need a strong tenor with full range and depth of tone. What is essential, and what Johnny does have, is charisma and sensitivity. 100% confident his performance will be good and that he'll have great chemistry with Cynthia. I'm less sure about his chemistry with Ari, plus I wonder if the age gap will be noticeable (Johnny and Cynthia are close in age).

[@jennifermangin5447]

Ari is actually close in age too. She just looks *so* young. I honestly hate her casting just because she looks that young. It’s going to be bizarre/weird when she and Jonathan Bailey are paired up in the first movie.

[@carr0760]

@@jennifermangin5447 the characters are only around 15 years old. When the show starts, And they are 23 or 24 at the oldest by the time the show is over. They're supposed to look young.

[@carr0760]

She's 29. He's 34. That's hardly an age gap.

[@jennifermangin5447]

Obviously. I’ve seen the show many times. But they decided to cast Jonathan and Cynthia who both look their age - 30s. Ari looks miscast next to them. And any expansion on the fiyero/Glinda “relationship (ew) will be borderline creepy given how far apart in age they look. Ari looks a decade younger than Jonathan.

[@jennifermangin5447]

Obviously. I’ve seen the show many times. But they decided to cast Jonathan and Cynthia who both look their age - 30s. Ari looks miscast next to them. And any expansion on the fiyero/Glinda “relationship (ew) will be borderline creepy given how far apart in age they look. Ari looks a decade younger than Jonathan.

[@mwmheps]

I'm very excited about this casting! It definitely increased my interest in the movie (to be fair, I've only just watched Bridgerton). Enjoyed Jonathan in Company as well. The Australian Wicked cracked me up :D

[@EyeGlassTrainofMind]

Hahaha, I had to pause the video at the Aussie/Ozzy bit 😄

[@shippermary]

About the accents, the three main characteres (Elphaba, Glinda and Fiyero), plus the Wizard, could theoratically have different accents since they are from different parts of Oz, and the Wizard is from Kansas.

[@felizmentelena]

He is going to be AMAZING in this role! Funny that you mention the accent shock because it happened to me too when I first heard 'Dancing through life' at the theatre and they introduced the song with a strong 'Let's dance'!

[@sarak.1742]

This is such an accurate analysis! I agree that it can be very traumatic when you hear Wicked in a british accent... Also "young colin firth" 😂

[@eandttruelove]

This is the most exciting cast announcement yet! Love Jonathan Bailey!!

[@hidingfromsomeone]

I am sad for Aaron Tveit. (And also for me, because of no Aaron Tveit in the Wicked movie.)

[@samuelking9343]

He could get cast as Bick- -Boq Biq!

[@IWillBeHers]

Maybe Fiyero has a “huh, this girl isn’t so bad” moment/song during the lion cub scene.

[@frauchang]

I saw him in Company and he was amazing, I see no world in which he doesn’t crush this

[@lilsleepy1553]

i mean ariana literally got her start on broadway….

[@nekusakura6748]

I'd cast Victor Garber or Norm Lewis as The Wizard of Oz for the Film.

[@whill2890]

I saw Jonathan Bailey in "Company"... show-stopping!!

[@marissa798]

I am so excited for this casting!!!!

[@madochadebec9606]

If adding a standalone Fiyero song I'd definitely see one after "Thank goodness", (some sort of reprise of lyrics of both Thank Goodness where indeed he'd say "I'm not that boy" as well ?) at the end of which he decides he'll go on his own to look for Elphaba

[@lonellfletcher]

I would really love Hannah Waddingham as Morrible!!!!!

[@Benni777]

I’d low-key like Audra McDonald as Morrible! 😍

[@Showtunediva]

I am very excited for the Wicked movie. I would love to see a solo for Flyero… I’m Not That Boy would be an awesome name for the song.❤. It would be amazing if Ali Stoker who was Ado Annie in Oklahoma on Broadway played Nessa Rose.

[@lindaweight6176]

I believe Ali is pregnant - love her, but not sure how that might be able to be disguised for the film.

[@broadwaybrook2319]

I'm all for that "I'm Not That Boy" song.

[@carlito876]

Meryl streep sings a ray charles song in post cards from the edge that’s really very moving and emotional

[@britt3984]

I'm willing to bet some money that they're going to cast Ben Platt as Boq. Also Bette Midler or Meryl Streep would make a fantastic Madame Morrible.

[@echocheck]

Especially since his dad is producing the film.

[@ameliaretter8120]

As a Kiwi, that wasn't a half bad Aussie accent to be fair

[@YaeliEz]

I really like your idea for a "I'm not that boy" song addition!

[@origami_wasp]

I like his high end. Cautiously optimistic.... I still want to see Brendon Urie sing the role one day.

[@Ayanamy-vl2pl]

Funny when you asked which song for Fiyero I thought to myself, why not a new version of "I'm not that girl" for him...You are a wizard Harr%$, Mickey

[@Emma-jd8zt]

I saw Hannah Waddingham in my local Sainsburys once.

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

If there are a mixture of accents, I want it to be consistent. In Oz, it makes sense there will be more diversity (ironically) because that it its facade. So I can picture a variety of accents. In other cities, I can picture different accents in each section depending on background and socioeconomic status.

[@annacalstone610]

I think he's a fab casting choice. Also I am so excited for the riff on the line, "it's up that I fell" in as long as you're mine. I would like a riff like Oliver thompest did, that is my ultimate one

[@scribbly2983]

I read they're trying to cast someone genuinely in a wheelchair for Nessa. Of course the biggest name on Broadway who uses a wheelchair is Ali Stroker. She's brilliant but I almost think her voice is too big for Nessa? We'll see.

[@graciews8590]

What I've liked about the casting so far is that they've cast people who are well know in pop culture, but also have musical theater background. So we know the singing talent is there. But who knows if they'll continue to cast it like that for the whole cast. If the rumors are true about Ethan Slater playing Boq, then this would be his first high profile project. And from what I've heard about the latest casting notice for Nessa, it seems they're searching for an unknown actress.

[@hayleemartin1231]

Starting watching this video because I'm a massive musical theatre fan, stayed watching because as an aussie, the comments made me curious. That was hilarious and made my day😂😂

[@BellePullman]

I hope they do something clever with the accents - Elphaba, Nessa and Boq are from the same place, but Elphaba and Nessa are ruling class. James Gillan's Scottish Boq gave us a lot of social commentary about munchkins being ruled by foreigners. Glinda is from a different area so her having a different accent would work. Helen Dallimore is, indeed, from Aus.... Costumes - ohh, now that is where I'm concerned, because if they come at it with the attitude of "can't look like the stage show" then they'll cut themselves off from some absolute genius costume design. The stage costumes for Wicked are, in my opinion, some of the best designs out there.. Elphaba's amazing Act 2 dress has the remnants of her Defying Gravity dress built in, as if she's spent months, years, patching and repairing it with whatever fabrics she can get her hands on. Her little white jacket in "I'm not that girl"? obviously Glinda took her shopping, it's not something Elphaba would have ever picked for herself but it suits her perfectly. Just one costume piece can tell us so much more than the script has time for.

[@katieelspeth2299]

He's a good choice for the role, I was just hoping they would cast Jordan Fisher because the book says that Fiyero is dark skinned and it would've been nice to see them lean in to that.

[@GoldenPerception]

I’m silently losing my mind, bc Johnathan voices my favorite video game character who can canonically sing but we’ve never heard it…now I’ll get to imagine my fave singing Wicked songs 😂

[@kaleyrose47]

If you haven’t watched him perform IF I DIDN’T BELIEVE IN YOU for his audition for the West End’s production of “The Last Five Years” I recommend-he’s an amazing singer!

[@CoNnOr17rEd]

Unrelated to Wicked, I'm shocked that you haven't discussed the incredible amount of Broadway closings!

[@singbike5832]

Just some thoughts on the "Wicked" movie in general. I think breaking it into 2 films is a bad idea. The musical is around 2.5 hours, making me wonder how much filler they'll add to make two feature films - particularly if they are each 2+ hours. I suspect a motivator is being a cash-grab. I do not have high hopes for this adaption. "Wicked" works well on stage, but I don't see it working well as a film. This is especially considering the track record of some recent big musical to screen adaptions which have ranged from lackluster (Phantom of the Opera) to horrific (Les Misérables).

[@Addcilantro]

See okay now I’m fully in support of Australian accent wicked

[@ohreallyeliza]

WE LOVE TO HEAR THIS NEWS!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@joemcniff797]

American here....and I am all for a British accented for Fiyero Bridgerton ;-) But dear Lordt, don't let Ariana Grande attempt one. Oz is in neither the US or the UK, I say let them use their natural accents. My favorite Elphie was the amazing Rachel Tucker when she was in the West End company. Northern Irish Elphaba was a delight to hear.

[@Ellie-rx3jt]

Fiyero isn't even canonically from the same region as either Glinda or Elphie, right?

[@shinrin-yoku3877]

I'm nervous, I'm nervous, I'm freaking out. Idk..........

[@jlrmalik]

Jonathan Bailey is a little too on the nose. It would be nice to see fiyero be a person of color like Asian or Middle Eastern. I also hope they pull some stuff from the original book to give the show more depth.

[@Ellie_Kat]

I'd love to see Carol Kane reprise her role as Mme Morrible 😄

[@hunterhuiet2785]

So would I. But some people want Glenn Close as Morrible

[@CoNnOr17rEd]

@@hunterhuiet2785 K Chen is also heavily chatted about!

[@hunterhuiet2785]

@@CoNnOr17rEd No way! That would be so cool!

[@samuelking9343]

@@CoNnOr17rEd She want's a cameo in the movie.

[@samuelking9343]

So desperately.

[@natyvas17]

What do I think?? I’m going crazy!! He ´s perfect 😍😍😍

[@beverley_anne_88]

Petitioning for all of your videos to be in a Aus accent from here on...🤣❤

[@paulamusik2509]

Love love love Jonathan. I do think he is a tad too old for the role. But I still am not mad because I know he will nail everything he get. After both being able to pull off Jamie in Company (which I fortune enough to see) and Anthony in Bridgerton (I am a huge fan of the book series and he really was the embodiment of the character in the book despite the terrible book of the series where they cut so much of his depth) I truly believe he can do anything. (Also: you totally sold me the British accent with the delivery of these lines. Holy.) (Also also: whoever called them "white trousers": no. They are and always were cream and I have never heard anyone say they were white.)

[@lonellfletcher]

Just an aside; He is the same age as Cynthia

[@stanford0711]

@@lonellfletcher this is why I’m ok w Jonathan bc it’d be off if he was a lot younger/closer to school age

[@sarahcoulson8920]

If you want to hear the contrast between a British accent (Galinda) and an American accent (Elphaba) then can I suggest the BBC Children in Need clip of 'What is this feeling?' Personally I LOVE the contrast, (after all, Galinda is from the Uplands, Elphie is from Munchkinland) and I think it totally works. Heck, give Fiyero another accent just to hammer home that they're from all over Oz and I'll be cheering from the cinema seats!

[@siyrean]

I love his success but as a Final Fantasy 14 fan, I'm starting to get worried we're gonna lose him as the voice of one of the series most beloved characters ;_;

[@charmedx3219]

I'm hopping for mid Atlantic for most of the cast and regional American for roles that require it. To me as an Australian out national version did this a d it seems right with the source material being a quintessential American tale. I always feel weird seeing clips of the west end version as the vowel sounds don't fit.

[@samuelking9343]

"Croikey! It's Gleindah-" killed me 11:07

[@sixsorted1534]

I just want live singing instead of miming!

[@misfittoys5873]

As an Australian I completely support the cast being assigned heightened Australian accents

[@jare3959]

One way they could explore Fiyero is to have him do his own reprise of No Good Deed. It is a song all about intentions and failure to protect those you love, and being vilified for it. We also don't get to see any of his perspective on how things played out. I can see this being like a power ballad reprise while he's posted up in the fields. Perhaps culminating in his magical transformation into a scarecrow. (Since NGD starts as the literal incantation to do so) I may be bias seeing as No Good Deed has a been a signature repertoire number of my 10 year (and counting) drag career.

[@davidpowell1789]

Personally I’d love to see Fiyero do a reprise of “I’m Not that Girl” titled “You’re not that Girl” @ Galinda after “Thank Goodness” seeing just how much she’s compromised to get ahead in life in versus the green girl trying to help the animals. As for the accents, I’m sure they’ll allow for a British accent from this hot character since Americans are conditioned to find British and Irish accents attractive. Great work!

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

That is awesome. Trying to picture it as sad or comedic. Maybe both.

[@davidpowell1789]

@@gabrielleduplessis7388 I’d think of it as sad bc the curtain has been parted, so to speak. At that point in the story, Fiyero sees through Galinda’s flowery essence and gets a glimpse of the brutal ambition hiding underneath the blonde hair. Either way I’m sure it’ll be great!

[@PipReads]

As an Australian, my favourite thing to do when driving is to sing all the musicals with an agressive Australian accent. It's very fun.

[@aideencooney1685]

I would love to see them ask Joel Grey to reprise his role as the wizard!! I think he's still performing?? Otherwise if they go for the slightly "younger model", I'd love Harry connick junior!! Would love to hear him singing "wonderful"!!!

[@carr0760]

He IS still performing! He was in Tick, Tick...Boom, and just did a series with Jeff Bridges.

[@SH-rl7gy]

Dancer Jonathan Bailey: your question It has been published that Jonathan Bailey as a child performer was originally a dancer. Although very young at the time, if he had a propensity for dance for dance initially, perhaps that love, that passion is still there or at least can certainly be enthusiastically accessed by JB. He is a superb artist who puts his heart and soul in to the work he does. I have faith that he will make the dancing gods proud!

[@PS-DLMA]

Love this casting....purely on photo and listening to his "Not Getting Married Today" As for mixing up the accents....can Hugh Jackman embrace his natural Aussie accent as the Wizard - he is musical before movie

[@daviidfdez2940]

I don't know what are they going to do regarding accent cause Boq is being played by Ethan Slater who is American & Megan Startel & Bowen Yang also Americans are gonna be two of Glinda's friends/sidequicks. However Hannah Waddingham who is British is highly rumoured to play Morrible but so is Michelle Yeoh.

[@simbahunter8894]

Bowen Yang is Australian-Canadian.

[@amyrose6992]

I was really excited when I heard he was cast!

[@Nikkishops2022]

I want to see you as Fiyero!

[@haydenwasrule]

As an Australian, that was hilarious 😂

[@RandomHouze]

@mickeyjotheatre I love your vids. This particular video was a bit journalistic/educational which I loved. Perhaps collab with an editor to throw in pics/vids of the content you are referring to. Would really up your game!!

[@ozdustgal]

The aussie theory has me in tears 😭 Here for a Naurrr Good Deed

[@HelenRosemarySmith]

I like the "I'm not that girl" idea!! he could have a song around the time of "Thank Goodness" (could be that one as he realises he's not sold on the role he's ended up in); or he could have a song after he is 'saved'/turned into a scarecrow! I can't remember exactly how he reunites with Elphaba after that, but a song before he knows if he'll see her and processing what's happened to him could maybe work?! Also how am I only now finding out about the non-replica production with a redhead Elphie?!?

[@samuelking9343]

You're not alone. Me too.

[@HelenRosemarySmith]

@@samuelking9343 there's a trailer video for it!

[@christopherhyde9523]

Great idea for "I'm Not That Girl." I think he'll be fantastic. I'm in the US, so I've never seen him on stage but I've heard him sing on videos here. I do hope that since they are expanding the running time, maybe they will write a decent song for the Wizard.

[@PixiePoison]

Honestly the idea of a reprise of 'I'm not that girl' is really good! Something like a reprise or a part of 'couldn't be happier' would be fantastic. Edit: Oh my god! Australian Wicked would kill me xD

[@nixies1959]

“YOUNGER COLIN FIRTH APPEAL-- yessssss!!!! “Why would you not get him to sing (in British accent) - dancing through lifeeee” - yes!!❤❤

[@oldschoolabrahamhicks2742]

omg the cutaways making me choke on my food laughing! lol

[@PaulEKlein]

Love from Australia xx

[@adamschuler9423]

I would add a solo after 'thank goodness' that questions if he should be on the path he is currently on- torn and conflicted. Maybe something about losing my mind since he becomes scarecrow.

[@JackieWarner13]

😂😂😂 the Aussie accent genius. The swearing is so on point for Australia.

[@maurinet2291]

As someone really into the books as a kid, a multitude of accents makes sense. Oz is a decent-sized country with distinct cultural regions and a University would attract people from every part of it.

[@juliacampbell6448]

I am Australian and thought the accent was hilarious 😂 it actually wasn’t the worst I’ve heard so kudos

[@starfruit2513]

As a citizen of Aus, I want you in the movie doing that accent :D

[@adelmike]

As an Australian I accept your apology lol.

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Fun casting choice!