**Jeff Goldblum Reveals Role in *Wicked* Inspired Him to Stop Eating Meat**

Jeff Goldblum recently shared that his role in the film adaptation of the musical *Wicked* motivated him to stop eating meat and poultry. Speaking during an interview on the British chat show *This Morning*, which aired on Monday, November 10, 2025, Goldblum explained the profound impact the project had on him.

He stated, “It’s changed me. After doing this movie we talked about the animal cruelty. I stopped eating meat and poultry. So this Christmas and Thanksgiving, I may be having another something else.”

Goldblum plays The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the movie. His decision to change his diet was inspired by the themes explored in the musical, particularly those around animal cruelty and the suppression of the realm’s talking animals—a central plot involving the Wizard and Madame Morrible.

During his conversation on *This Morning*, Goldblum elaborated on his reasons for quitting meat while working on Jon M. Chu’s *Wicked*. The *Jurassic Park* star added, “I’m happy. We need the world to work for everybody on earth and every creature too.”

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### Upcoming Sequel and Star-Studded Cast

Goldblum is reprising his role in the upcoming sequel, *Wicked: For Good*, which is set for theatrical release on November 21, 2025. The movie stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in lead roles. Returning cast members include Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, and Michelle Yeoh, among others.

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### A Look at Jeff Goldblum’s Career

Jeff Goldblum’s acting journey began after moving to New York at 17 to study method acting. He first attracted attention with early roles in films like *Nashville* (1975) and truly broke through with *The Big Chill* (1983).

He further established his range with the transformative role of scientist Seth Brundle in *The Fly* (1986). Goldblum gained worldwide fame as Dr. Ian Malcolm, the witty chaos theory mathematician in *Jurassic Park* (1993), cementing his status as a pop culture icon.

His versatility shone through in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing as the quirky Grandmaster in *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2* and *Thor: Ragnarok* (2018). He also reprised this role in Marvel Studios’ animated series *What If?*

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### The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in *Wicked*

In Jon M. Chu’s *Wicked*, Goldblum portrays the Wonderful Wizard of Oz—a charismatic yet deeply manipulative character. The Wizard serves as the true antagonist behind Oz’s political unrest. As a non-magical, power-hungry man, he collaborates with Madame Morrible to oppress the sentient Animals of Oz, stripping them of their voices and rights.

Goldblum brings his signature quirkiness to the role, which initially masks the character’s paranoid and dictatorial nature. His deceit forces Elphaba (the future Wicked Witch of the West) to become a resistance fighter, driving the central conflict of the story.

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Stay tuned for more updates on *Wicked* and Jeff Goldblum’s evolving journey!
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