It was filmed in the UK, and the Wicked cast told the they were excited to be in the capital for the premiere, with Cynthia Erivo, who plays the green witch Elphaba, saying “she’s finally back home”.
Her co-star Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda, said the south London actress had helped her improve her British accent while filming.
Both of them said they were “excited” that stories about witches are having a resurgence and “people really need a sisterhood and community”.
The film explores the complex friendship that evolves between the two witches at Shiz University.
