"Wicked" star Ethan Slater is defying gravity. In a viral video, a man was seen closing an umbrella outside the London premiere of the film as Slater, 32, walked quickly behind him. The actor was seen heading inside when passionate fans shouted his name.

The highly anticipated event, held at The Royal Festival Hall, saw Slater and the rest of the Wicked cast walking the green carpet amidst a classic London drizzle. The 32-year-old actor, best known for originating the title role in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical,was greeted by cheering fans as he made his way inside the venue.

After premieres in Australia and Los Angeles, the cast and crew of Wicked returned 'home' to where the world of Wicked was brought to life. The film adaptation was filmed in various locations across England, including the picturesque Cotswolds, the bustling city of London, and Iverson Studios in Buckinghamshire.

Wicked’ star Ethan Slater is seen slipping and falling during the London premiere of the film.

Actor Ethan Slater skidded into the Wicked film premiere in London thanks to wet conditions on Monday, November 18, footage shows. Footage filmed by Scarlett King shows the 32-year-old Wicked actor under an umbrella at the Monday night premiere in London.