Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey didn’t need to fake their chemistry on the set of Wicked — the actors became fast friends thanks to their theater kids roots, they tell PEOPLE. Pop star Grande, 31, and Bridgerton actor Bailey,

It's truly impossible to pick a favorite scene from Wicked, but—aside from every time Jonathan Bailey furrows his brow—Ariana Grande's rendition of "Popular" has to be up there. And apparently it was almost completely different. Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz says he pitched Ariana Grande a new version of "Popular," and she fully shut it down.

The most recent BTS facts of the 2024 movie schedule hit come from the Good Witch herself, Ariana Grande about Jonathan Bailey’s work ethic. It’s not unlike Bowen Yang’s crazy commute schedule but his commitment to the beloved Ozian tale was showcased through his time spent learning the choreography on the set of Wicked and Bridgerton (and everywhere else in between).

"We were very giggly together," Grande said, adding that the dynamic helped their characters' onscreen chemistry.

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey had a theatre connection on the Wicked set. The two might be known for 2 different things, with the former famous for her pop music, and the latter for his role in Bridgerton,