_Los Angeles, Dec 7 2025 — Variety_ — The latest episode of *Variety’s “Actors on Actors”* dropped this week, pairing *Jonathan Bailey* (Wicked’s Fiyero, Bridgerton’s Anthony) and *David Corenswet* (the new Superman) for a candid, laughter‑filled conversation that quickly went viral across TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.*What They Talked About*During the 42‑minute segment, the duo bonded over shared experiences of rapid physical transformations—Bailey bulked up for his “Wicked: For Good” role and Corenswet gained 40 lb of muscle for Superman—and the pressures of turning musical theatre training into blockbuster readiness. Corenswet teased Bailey’s recent *People “Sexiest Man Alive”* title, prompting a playful hug and a light‑hearted riff on masculinity when discussing their airborne duet in _Wicked_ ¹. The chat flowed into an impromptu duet of a favorite musical number, underscoring their “theatre‑kid” roots and mutual love for stage work ².*Recent & Upcoming Projects*- *Jonathan Bailey* – Just finished filming *Wicked: For Good* (releasing late‑2025) and starred in *Jurassic World: Rebirth* (summer 2025). He’s set to return as *Anthony Bridgerton* in *Bridgerton Season 3* and will appear in *Heartstopper Season 3* on Netflix, playing the crush Jack Maddox. He also hints at a possible Batman fancast for the DCU ³ ⁴.- *David Corenswet* – Headlined the 2025 *Superman* reboot (July 11, 2025) and appeared in *Twisters* (2024). He’s slated for the FX pilot *The Answers* and the upcoming sequel *Man of Tomorrow* (July 2027) ⁵ ⁶.*Similarities & Interaction*Both actors cited the same personal trainer, Paolo, and spoke about the discipline needed for vocal and physical training. Corenswet praised Bailey’s “masculine” presence when being lifted by Cynthia Erivo in “As Long As You’re Mine,” calling it “his greatest privilege” ¹. Their chemistry was evident as they joked about future stage projects, mentioning a shared dream to star together in *High Society* and even a fan‑favourite Batman‑Superman crossover edit ³ ⁷.*Fan Reaction*Social media erupted with excitement. Clips of their duet and playful banter racked up millions of views:- X post: “This is going to be the most flirtatious conversation in the world” – 17 K+ likes.- TikTok mashup of the duet hit 20 K+ shares, users tagging it “perfect musical duo”.- Instagram Stories filled with fan art placing Bailey as Batman opposite Corenswet’s Superman trended under #WorldsFinest and #ActorsOnActors ³ ⁷.Comments ranged from heartfelt (“they’re so in sync, love it”) to cheeky (“pair them in my bedroom next”). The episode also sparked memes, including one with Kamala Harris nodding in approval, reflecting the broad, cross‑demographic buzz ⁸.*What’s Next?*Season 23 of “Actors on Actors” continues with upcoming pairings like Ariana Grande & Adam Sandler and Cynthia Erivo & Hugh Jackman. For Bailey and Corenswet, the conversation has cemented a friendship that fans hope translates into future collaborations—whether on stage, in a superhero crossover, or a new musical project._Sources: ⁸ ¹ ³ ² ⁷_