Overview
- A man jumped the barrier on the yellow carpet, grabbed Ariana Grande, and was blocked by Cynthia Erivo as Michelle Yeoh moved in before security intervened.
- Multiple outlets identified the intruder as Johnson Wen, known online as “Pyjama Man,” who has a record of interrupting high‑profile events including shows by Katy Perry and The Weeknd.
- Wen posted on Instagram after the incident, writing, “Dear Ariana Grande, thank you for letting me jump on the yellow carpet with you.”
- Event staff escorted the man away, with reports indicating he was briefly detained and later released, while the production said the cast was OK and the premiere continued.
- Widespread fan-shot videos intensified public concern about performer safety, and organizers face pressure to reinforce protocols ahead of upcoming stops, including New York.