Jeff Goldblum has shared how his involvement in the upcoming Wicked films motivated him to stop eating meat. The renowned actor, known for iconic roles in The Fly, Jurassic Park, and Independence Day, plays the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the 2024 Wicked movie and its 2025 sequel. During an appearance on the British show This Morning, he explained how the role influenced a major lifestyle change.
How Playing the Wizard Inspired Goldblum’s Dietary Shift
During his interview on This Morning, Jeff Goldblum spoke candidly about how working on Wicked affected him deeply. He described how the movies’ themes, particularly the focus on animal cruelty, led him to eliminate meat and poultry from his diet, adopting a pescatarian lifestyle. Goldblum praised director Jon Chu, emphasizing the impact of their work together.
He said,
This period of time, working with Jon Chu… amazing. It’s changed me. You know, after doing this movie, we talked about the animal cruelty, I stopped eating meat and poultry.
— Jeff Goldblum
He added,
We need the world to work for everybody on Earth and every creature, too.
— Jeff Goldblum
Goldblum is joining a group of co-stars who have long embraced plant-based diets. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who also star in the Wicked films, have been vegan since 2013.
The actor expressed his excitement about continuing to find meaningful roles later in his career, saying,
It’s uncommon that you get to be doing this over a period of time and get more fertile and juicy and interesting and relevant roles for yourself at this period of time.
— Jeff Goldblum
Audience Reactions Highlight Goldblum’s Charm and Energy
Goldblum’s appearance on This Morning received an enthusiastic response from viewers. Fans appreciated his unique personality and enthusiasm, as reflected in the lively comments posted under the show’s YouTube clip.
One viewer commented,
If you took the word ‘whimsical’ and made it into a person you’d get Jeff Goldblum.
— Viewer
Another remarked,
PERFECT casting with the awesome and talented Jeff Goldblum… This legend LOVES to portray complex characters.
— Another
A fan observed,
Jeff is full of life and deserves all the success he has had. Still love the fly.
— Someone
Finally, one viewer praised,
Jeff is so kind, generous, and charming. Awesome in Wicked.
— Person
Wicked: For Good Debuts This November with Star-Studded Cast
The sequel Wicked: For Good features a notable ensemble, including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, and Michelle Yeoh alongside Goldblum. The film will be released worldwide on November 21, inviting audiences to revisit the enchanting world of Oz through this fresh cinematic adaptation.
This role and its impact on Goldblum’s lifestyle exemplify how art can influence personal values and choices, while the film’s anticipated release promises to draw significant attention to its cast’s captivating performances and meaningful themes.
