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Jeff Goldblum Says 'Wicked' Role Led Him to Go Vegetarian

He shared the change on ITV’s This Morning after confronting the films’ animal-cruelty storyline ahead of the Nov. 21 release.

Overview

  • Goldblum said he stopped eating meat and poultry, crediting the Wicked films’ focus on animal welfare for the shift.
  • He made the remarks in a This Morning interview timed to the European premiere on Nov. 10.
  • The actor reprises the Wizard of Oz in Jon M. Chu’s two-part adaptation and said the experience "changed" him.
  • Goldblum praised Chu’s direction and hinted he may keep vegetarian meals through the holidays.
  • Wicked: For Good, the second installment starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is scheduled to open Nov. 21.