Jonathan Bailey skipped the 2025 SAG Awards for a royal role—how Richard II and Succession’s Roys stole his spotlight.
Why Was Jonathan Bailey Missing From the 2025 SAG Awards?
Despite racking up three nominations (for Wicked and Bridgerton!), the actor ghosted the SAG Awards—turns out, he’s busy ruling London’s stage.
Bailey’s starring as Shakespeare’s Richard II at the Bridge Theater through May 10, trading awards glam for Tudor-era angst.
Did the Succession Roys Inspire His Royal Role?
Kendall who? Bailey admitted channeling Succession’s power-hungry Roy clan to prep for Richard II.
“Inherited power is messy here too,” he told the BBC, comparing the play to the HBO hit.
“But Shakespeare cranks the drama to 100.” Logan Roy would absolutely approve.
How Did Theater Shape His Wicked Chemistry With Ariana Grande?
Those “Giggle Attacks” on set? Blame their theater-kid DNA. “We were carbonated!” Grande joked to PEOPLE. Bailey agreed: “Our fizz made Elphaba and Fiyero spark.”
Bonus: His stage roots helped him nail Wicked’s grandeur—even if he missed SAG to belt soliloquies instead.
Is Bailey Quietly Becoming a Shakespeare Ambassador?
With Richard II, he’s on a mission: convert Gen-Z to Elizabethan drama. “If 10 newbies see Shakespeare per show, I’ve won,” he said. His secret?
Mixing royal rage with Roys-level scheming. Move over, Tom Hiddleston—there’s a new Bard heartthrob in town.
Will Bridgerton Fans Forgive His SAG No-Show?
Probably—since he’s already Lord Richards II now. While Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton rocked the red carpet, Bailey’s Bridgerton clan shouted him out.
But hey, Anthony Bridgerton skipping a ball for theater? That’s so on-brand.
Quick Facts: Jonathan Bailey’s 2025 Drama
- SAG Absence: Missed 3 noms due to Richard II theater run in London.
- Succession Vibes: Used Logan Roy’s energy to shape Shakespearean king.
- Wicked Laughs: Ariana Grande dubbed their giggle sessions “carbonated chemistry.”
- Theater Crusade: Aims to hook Gen-Z on Shakespeare with every show.
- Bridgerton Love: Cast cheered his noms despite his awards night ghosting.