Now that Wicked: For Good is out, fans finally know the identity of the actor playing Dorothy Gale in Jon M Chu's movie adaptation of the stage musical - not that we see her face in either film, which follows on from how it is in the theatre.
Actor Bethany Weaver, who has some West End credits and made her movie debut with the Wicked films, has spoken about taking on the role of Kansas' most famous dog owner.
On her Instagram, Weaver not only wrote a lengthy post showing her appreciation for being part of the cast, but also shared a handful of pics of herself in costume hanging around the set, including one of her alongside the new Tin Man and Scarecrow.
"What an honour it has been to walk on the yellow brick road with my fellow Witch Hunters @jbayleaf @ethanslater @omariabernard and not forgetting Oscar the dog! (Toto)" she wrote.
"A special thank you to many, thank you @universalpicturesuk @universalpictures for this incredible entrance into film, I will be forever grateful and will never forget it.
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"Thank you to @tamsynmansoncasting for choosing me, for your kindness and for embracing what I presented you with, which was nothing but myself.
"A huge thank you to the best film maker of all time @jonmchu for choosing me to be your Dorothy in this wonderfully wicked universe called Oz. Thank you for contributing to starting my beginning."
After praising the costume, hair, and make-up people for their work, as well as the choreographers and her agent, Weaver spoke about what playing Dorothy has meant to her.
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"This has been a life-changing experience. It's changed me in so many ways and most importantly, for good," she said.
"It's been an honour to carry the legacy of the brilliant women before me who have stepped into these shoes, and embarked on the yellow brick road. I hope I have made them proud.
"Thank you for the sheer volume of love, kind messages and support from all of my friends and family and the glorious wicked fans, I love you all so much! Lots of love, your friend, Dorothy."
Fans welcomed her to the world of Oz in the comments, with one noting that she "had the mannerisms and movements down to a tee" and another stating that she "captured Judy Garland's essence".
Wicked: For Good is out in cinemas now.
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