Manori Ravindran International Editor With a week to go before kicking off the London Film Festival, the British Film Institute gathered the U.K.’s titans of cinema to toast the return of moviegoing and celebrate the next generation of filmmakers. The BFI’s Luminous gala took place at the swanky Londoner hotel in Leicester Square on Thursday evening (Sept. 29), where Variety had exclusive access. The event, which also featured the BFI and Chanel’s inaugural Filmmaker Awards, used to be a biannual bash, but was the first of its kind since the pandemic. The starry dinner convened around 400 guests, including actors Daisy Ridley, Ncuti Gatwa, Morfydd Clark, Rebel Wilson, Lily James, Malachi Kirby, Dame Joan Collins and Eddie Redmayne; directors Edgar Wright, Gurinder Chadha, Steve McQueen and Terry Gilliam; and producers including Working Title co-founder Eric Fellner, screenwriter Jemima Khan, and former BBC drama commissioner-turned-A24 international boss Piers Wenger.
Shazad Latif on Lily James, Lead Role in Toronto Fest Romantic Comedy ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’
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Gregg Goldstein If you’ve seen the British satire “Toast of London,” chances are that voiceover engineer Clem Fandango’s name still rings in your ears. Now Shazad Latif, the man behind Fandango, Ash Tyler on “Star Trek: Discovery” and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde on “Penny Dreadful,” has nabbed his first romantic lead in “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” The Shekhar Kapur-helmed acquisition title, which has a Gala world premiere Sept. 10 in Toronto, “has slightly more depth than a normal rom-com because it tackles arranged marriage,” Latif said. Lily James plays his character’s childhood friend, and complications ensue when she decides to make a documentary about the nuptials.
“Lily is one of my closest friends,” Latif said. “She’s like a sister to me.” They met when she did a play with his old roommate, and co-starred in the 2021 BBC miniseries “The Pursuit of Love.” “I read [“What’s Love”] a while back, then it disappeared, then it suddenly started racing towards being made because Lily wanted to be involved. I keep telling Lily I owe her my whole career now, ’cause she’s done a movie with me,” he laughed.
This is a pivotal moment for Latif, who’ll soon be seen as Captain Nemo in “Nautilus,” the Disney+ series that tells the origin story of the hero from “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” He’s about two-thirds through the 11-month shoot in Australia. “Every day there’s a new set being built that’s something you never expected,” he said. “It’s a wild, wild job.” Latif’s Pakistani immigrant father changed film reels in the cinema, and his English/Scottish mother’s obsession with film rubbed off on him. “I remember shoving on the tights in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ when I was eight,” the London native recalled. “I knew it was a way
Lily James goes back to honey blonde hair for new Charlotte Tilbury campaign
Charlotte Tilbury has an all-star line up of beauty ambassadors. We’ve seen Kate Moss front the Beautiful Skin foundation campaign and Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor join the brand as an ambassador – and now it’s the turn of British actress Lily James.The Mamma Mia star has just been announced as the new global face of Tilbury’s iconic Magic Cream – a “miracle” moisturiser with a huge celebrity and influencer fanbase.The cream hasn’t had a dedicated celebrity face before so Lily is making brand history with the campaign. As you might expect, the 33 year old looks perfectly glowy in the images.
Vanessa Hudgens, Lily James, & More Celebs Add Star Power to Versace's Front Row in Milan (Photos)
There were a lot of celebs in attendance at Versace‘s fashion show in Milan, including Vanessa Hudgens and Lily James!
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‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ Review: Patronizing Romantic Comedy Takes Aim At Arranged Marriages [TIFF]
Shekhar Kapur’s first film since 2007’s “Elizabeth: The Golden Age,” itself a sequel to his Best Picture nominated “Elizabeth” from 1998, curiously sees the filmmaker shifting from prestige period drama to lighter romantic comedy fare with “What’s Love Got To Do With It?”. Written by Jemima Khan (producer of “Impeachment: American Crime Story”), the film stars Lily James (“Pam & Tommy”) as Zoe, a documentarian making a film about the “assisted” marriage of Kaz (Shazad Latif, “Star Trek: Discovery”), the proverbial boy next door.
Lily James, Mariska Hargitay, Zedd and More Celebs Backstage at the Official 2022 Emmy Awards Gifting Suite
One of a kind. Nominees, winners and presenters stopped by the official Celebrity Gifting Suite backstage at the 2022 Emmys where they selected unique items to take home with them — on top of the Emmy statuette itself.
From Zendaya’s Classic Gown to Lily James’ Glittery Frock: See The Best Dressed Stars at the 2022 Emmys: Video
What a night! The 2022 Emmy Awards did not disappoint in the fashion department. While nearly everyone came to slay, a select few had Us crying (stylish) tears of joy.
Lily James Wore a Body-Hugging Chainmail Versace Gown on the Emmys Red Carpet
Baywatch bombshell Pamela Anderson in , but she still knows how to look like a star. arrived at the in a custom, draped chainmail Versace dress.The Emmy-nominated actor hit in the form-fitting iridescent gown with her long, auburn hair cascading down her back and minimal gold jewelry. Lily James arrives to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022. For her makeup look, the actor opted for a bronzey smokey-eye and nude lip.
Lily James on Being Sewn Into Her Emmys Dress and Doing Pamela Anderson Justice (Exclusive)
Lily James had to be sewn into her custom-made Versace dress, the actress reveals to ET. “I am sewn into it at the back and it’s corseted,” she tells Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner on the red carpet at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.James adds, “They designed it for me.
Lily James Sparkles in Versace Gown on Emmys 2022 Red Carpet as First-Time Nominee!
Lily James looks gorgeous on the Emmys red carpet!
British talent expected to fare well at 74th Emmy Awards
British names nominated for top awards. Colin Firth, Jodie Comer and Lily James are among those battling it out against their US counterparts for acting awards at the annual ceremony on Monday. The show ceremony recognises the best in television excellence, and is organised by the US Television Academy.
Lily James Attends the TIFF Premiere of Her New Rom-Com 'What's Love Got to Do With It?'
Lily James is hitting the red carpet!
Deadline Studio at TIFF 2022 – Day 2 Photos: Viola Davis, John Boyega, Sterling K. Brown, Lily James, Eddie Redmayne & More
Deadline’s studio at the 2022 edition of the Toronto Film Festival continued with Day 2 by hosting fest-goers such as Viola Davis and John Boyega from The Woman King; Sterling K. Brown from Biosphere; Lily James from What’s Love Got To Do With It? and Eddie Redmayne from The Good Nurse. Click on the photo above to launch the gallery.