Charlize Theron turned heads in a daring red gown with a dramatic thigh-high split as she arrived at the exclusive private member's club Oswald's in Mayfair for the after-party of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster The Odyssey. The Oscar-winning actress, 50, completed her look with elbow-length black gloves and dazzling diamond earrings, risking a wardrobe malfunction in the bold ensemble.
Matt Damon Signs Autographs, Protects Daughters
Co-star Matt Damon, who plays the legendary Greek hero Odysseus, opted for a smart grey suit as he made his way to the bash. In a touching moment, the Hollywood star stopped to sign autographs for waiting fans. He was also seen gently protecting his daughters, who made a surprise appearance at the premiere, with a hand on one of their backs as they walked alongside a bodyguard. Nolan said Damon was an obvious choice for the role: "I'd worked with Matt twice before and he has such a great connection to the audience, he draws them in."
Jameela Jamil and John Leguizamo Join the Party
Presenter and actress Jameela Jamil cut a chic figure in an all-black outfit, finishing the look with oversized black sunglasses despite the evening setting. She attended the premiere with her long-time partner, musician James Blake. Fellow cast member John Leguizamo looked dashing in a navy blue suit.
'The Odyssey': Nolan's First Film Since 'Oppenheimer'
The Odyssey marks Christopher Nolan's first film since his Oscar-winning smash Oppenheimer and is an ambitious adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic. Damon leads a star-packed cast including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, and Charlize Theron. Early reactions following the London premiere have hailed the big-budget epic as one of Nolan's most visually spectacular films ahead of its official cinema release later this month. It is also one of his most expensive to make, with an estimated production budget of almost £200 million. The film took 91 days to shoot and clocks in at just under three hours running time.
