Lead actor Tom Hardy and his on-screen leading lady Michelle Williams are the center of attention at the premiere in L.A., which also attracts a bunch of celebrity guests.
- Oct 2, 2018
AceShowbiz - "Venom (2018)" held its world premiere in Los Angeles before making its debut in theaters across the nation on October 5. Taking place at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California on Monday, October 1, the event was full of celebrity guests.
Tom Hardy, who plays Eddie Brock a.k.a. Venom, cut a neat look in a three-piece ensemble which consisted of a navy blue suit on top of a matching vest and a white shirt, teamed with a blue-and-red tie.
He posed on the black carpet with Michelle Williams, who plays Eddie's girlfriend Anne Weying in the film. The actress glammed up in a silver Louis Vuitton dress with a plunging neckline which featured intricate details.
Another cast member, Jenny Slate, opted for a laid-back style in a black Altuzarra dress with Jimmy Choo shoes. Sope Aluko, meanwhile, was cut an elegant style in a Kathy Anthony gown with a thigh-high slit and dramatic train, teamed with Via Spiga shoes, an Emm Kuo clutch and Swarovski jewels.
Riz Ahmed, Ron Cephas Jones and Reid Scott were among other actors supporting the premiere, with director Ruben Fleischer and Kelly Marcel, who co-wrote the screenplay, also in attendance. Kellan Lutz, Mae Whitman and Gene Simmons were among celebrity guests spotted at the event.
Centering on the Spider-Man villain, "Venom" follows Eddie, who's investigating the mysterious Life Foundation. Its leader, Carlton Drake, has been testing the interaction of symbiotes on humans to create a higher being. When Eddie becomes infected with one of these alien creatures, he transforms into the anti-hero Venom.
Tom Hardy recently said his favorite scenes were cut from the final movie. "There are like 30 to 40 minutes worth of scenes that aren't in this movie... all of them. Mad puppeteering scenes, dark comedy scenes. You know what I mean?" he told ComicsExplained. "They just never made it in."
1. Elegant in Silver
Michelle Williams was a vision in a metallic number by Louis Vuitton.
2. The On-Screen Couple
Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams posed together on the black carpet.
3. Teaming Up
Tom Hardy was joined by scriptwriter Kelly Marcel while posing for the camera.
4. Looking Slick
Riz Ahmed rocked a maroon jacket.
5. Simply Smart
Jenny Slate looked beautiful in a black dress.
6. Full-On Elegant
Sope Aluko was stunning in a yellow dress with a dramatic train.
7. Keeping Warm
Ron Cephas Jones rocked a gray turtleneck shirt underneath his blue suit.
8. Defy the Ordinary
Reid Scott donned a black shirt with blue jacket and pants.
9. The Classic Look
Director Ruben Fleischer sported a black-and-white outfit.
10. All-Black Look
Star Scott Haze matched the black carpet with his ensemble.
11. Manly Casual
Kellan Lutz attended the premiere as a guest.
12. The Real Tough Guy
Guillermo Diaz attended the premiere as a guest.
13. A Merry Red
Mark Foster cut a stylish look in his bright red jacket and pants.
14. Supportive Friend
Mae Whitman was on hand at the premiere to support her friend Jenny Slate.
15. Stealing the Attention
Chanel West Coast turned heads with her sexy look.
16. Rocking the Black Carpet
KISS' frontman Gene Simmons attended the premiere with his wife Shannon Tweed.
