Mamma Mia!

US actor Amanda Seyfried arrives for the world premiere. She plays Sophie, a bride to be who discovers that her real father could be one of three different men Photograph: Lefteris Pitarakis/AP

Double Oscar-winner Meryl Streep plays the mamma in question, Donna Photograph: EPA

Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan stars as one of Sophie's three possible dads Photograph: Lefteris Pitarakis/AP

Colin Firth, who plays one of Sophie's other possible fathers, arrives with his wife, Italian film producer and director Livia Giuggioli Photograph: Daniel Deme/EPA

Benny Andersson, former member of Swedish pop group Abba Photograph: Reuters

Tom Hanks, who was a producer on the film, signs autographs and greets the crowds Photograph: Daniel Deme/EPA

Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard, who plays another of Sophie's potential dads, takes a picture with a fan as he arrives Photograph: Max Nash/AFP

Julie Walters, who stars as Rosie in the film, arrives at the premiere Photograph: Daniel Deme/EPA