Stars line the red carpet for long-awaited James Bond premiere

Stars line the red carpet for long-awaited James Bond premiere

Written by Lianne Kolirin Leah Dolan CNN London

It may have been a long time coming, but Tuesday’s world premiere of the new James Bond film did not disappoint.

Stars of screen and stage turned out alongside British royalty for the glittering “No Time to Die” red carpet event at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Britain’s Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, speaks to British actor Daniel Craig upon arrival for the world premiere of the new film James Bond film, “No Time To Die,” in London, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP) Credit: Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP

Ana de Armas wore a custom velvet Louis Vuitton gown with a plunging neckline and thigh-high split. Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

The long-delayed movie, which is Daniel Craig’s fifth and final performance as the iconic British agent, was originally scheduled for release in April 2020, but it has been set back numerous times due to the global pandemic.

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, who attended alongside her husband, Prince William, and her in-laws, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, dazzled onlookers in a floor-length gilded gown by Jenny Packham.

Naomie Harris, who stars as Eve Moneypenny, arrived in a white sequined Michael Kors Collection slip dress. Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

Former Bond girl Michelle Yeoh donned a misty-hued Elie Saab dress. Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

Kate was photographed chatting with Craig, who looked as dapper as ever in a double-breasted cerise velvet tuxedo jacket by Anderson & Sheppard over a white shirt and black bow tie.

Siblings Finneas O’Connell and Billie Eilish, who co-wrote the movie’s theme tune, attended the premiere. Credit: P. Lehman/Barcroft Media/Getty Images

Screenwriter Phoebe Waller-Bridge, of “Fleabag” fame, paired a black jumpsuit by Olivier Theyskens with an Azzaro cream overcoat. Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

The 53-year-old actor, who first took on the Bond role in the 2006 blockbuster “Casino Royale,” told the PA news agency his plans to retire from the franchise haven’t changed, but he was delighted to be at the event.

“It’s been a bittersweet couple of years, so one has to keep things in perspective. The decision to leave is still there, I’m just glad that we’ve got a chance to celebrate tonight and have a premiere. That seemed like such a faraway thing for a while,” Craig said.

Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, whose previous credits include “Jane Eyre” and “True Detective,” and written in part by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, “No Time to Die” is the 25th movie in the James Bond series.

Also dazzling onlookers were Craig’s co-stars, Naomie Harris, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas and Léa Seydoux.

Tennis ace Emma Raducanu walked the red carpet in a Hellenic silver Dior gown. Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

Rami Malek, who immortalized Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” plays a villiain in the new Bond movie. Credit: P. Lehman/Barcroft Media/Getty Images

Rami Malek, who played villain Safin, and M actor Dame Judi Dench, also graced the rain-soaked red carpet.

Many hope the long-anticipated film will kick-start a welcome return to movie theaters following its release in the UK on Thursday.

Despite much speculation about who will take up the mantle from Craig, producers of the James Bond franchise confirmed Tuesday they will not begin their search for the new leading actor until 2022.

James Bond brings together Hollywood and the British royal family

London shone at the premiere of the latest James Bond movie No time to die Starring Daniel Craig, who takes on the role of 007 for the last time. The Royal Albert Hall rolled out the red carpet for the much-anticipated world premiere on Tuesday night, after several delays due to the coronavirus. Despite the rain, the event managed to shine in all its splendor as it combined Hollywood glamor with style and flair. British From the British royal family.

The Dukes of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, were accompanied by Britain’s Crown Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. The actors who co-starred in the film, Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas, Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomi Harris, among others, had previously performed on the same carpet.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince Charles and his wife Camilla on the red carpet for the world premiere of ‘No Time To Die’ Getty Images for EON Productions

The Duchess of Cambridge exceeded all expectations wearing a stunning design from one of her idol companies: Jenny Bachmann. A suit in silver and gold sequins, with a pronounced knot-shaped neckline at the waist and featuring the distinctive shoulder straps of the abaya, which is the most exquisite design detail. She paired her look with updated earrings and gold earrings. His elegance made him steal the limelight from the actors themselves.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the Royal Albert Hall Vianny Le Cair

Upon entering the stage, Kate Middleton had a comfortable conversation with Daniel Craig, and immediately afterwards spoke with Lashana Lynch and the rest of the cast, as well as her husband William, Prince Charles and Camilla of Cornwall, who had come to support health workers and the armed forces, who had been invited to thank them for their efforts during the pandemic.

A military band played at the beginning of the show to welcome a crowd of guests who attended the premiere of the 25th installment of 007 directed by Kari Fukunama, which will premiere in Spain next Friday, October 1st.

Prince Charles talking to Daniel Craig Chris Jackson

Daniel Craig, who appeared at the premiere in a pink tuxedo, says goodbye to his character 007 after getting into her skin in five movies. The actor recently announced with emotion that bringing this character back to life “was one of the greatest honors of my life.”

The film marked his debut as a Bond girl for Ana de Armas. Cuban-Spanish actress who became famous in Spain thanks to her role in overlapShe plays Paloma, an inexperienced MI5 agent in Cuba, a role he wrote specifically for her. Phoebe Waller-Bridge was an inspired screenwriter on television and film in her later years working in Fleabag And Kill EveWho created the character Anna at the request of the film’s director, Cary Fukunaga.

Ana de Armas on the red carpet Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images

At the premiere, Anna chose a black satin design, with a prominent Louis Vuitton collarline that she paired with high-heeled sandals. Thus, the actress continues her successful career in the United States.

Singer Billie Eilish is the performer of the movie’s song of the same name, No time to die. The 19-year-old artist is accompanied by her brother who works with her on her music. For the occasion, Bailey opted for a sober choice consisting of a black sequined shirt that went well with pants and Gucci platforms.

Kate Middleton and Billie Eilish shake hands Chris Jackson

Among the stars of the night was Rami Malek, who became the villain in the film. It is undoubtedly one of his most important roles after winning an Academy Award in 2019 for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody. The actor is of Egyptian origin, he met Lucy Boynton on the filming of that autobiography, and in the past three years they have shown their love for the red carpet, although this time he preferred to go alone. Of course, he posed and talked to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and all the film crew.

Rami Malek and Phoebe Waller-Bridge at the world premiere of the film in London EFE

British actress Lashana Lynch, 33, appeared in a colorful yellow dress, and Jason Momoa, 42, appeared as a proud father with his children as a result of his relationship with fellow actress Lisa Bonet: Lola, 14, and Nakoa Wolf. , age 12. The actor is not appearing in the new movie Agent 007, but is currently filming in London Aquaman And lost kingdom, a sequel to the 2018 box office success, and did not want to miss the fantastic show, which did not miss former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, who has been with her husband since 2015, racing driver Christian Horner.

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Saudi and international artists explore the nature of identity in Riyadh show

DUBAI: A large woven installation echoes the shapes of palm trees viewed while lying down on the ground. “Palm,” placed in Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall in Riyadh for Misk Art Week’s exhibition “Here, Now,” was created by American contemporary artist Sheila Hicks. It was originally conceived in Riyadh’s King Saud University, where Hicks set up an art program in the 1980s.

Hicks recalls the pleasurable moment of lying down, looking up at a palm tree and seeing a mass of leaves spanning out above her. The joy of looking at the parallel reality created by its leaves became the basis of Hick’s tapestry “The Palm Tree” (1984-85), made in wool, cotton, rayon, silk, and linen. The piece on view in Riyadh follows centuries-old weaving methods established at the Aubusson workshops in France and presents the artist’s ability to translate a personal, intimate moment into the physical and public realm with grace and ease.

Sheila Hicks, Palm, 1985, wool, weave tapestry, 358.1 x 281.9 cm. (Here, Now / هنا، الآن , October 3, 2021 – January 31, 2022, miskartinstitute.org)

“During my time in Saudi Arabia in the 1980s,” Hicks said, “on a field trip with various architects involved in designing King Saud University, I looked up to the sky and was struck by the splendor and size of the palm tree that was protecting and shading us. ‘Palm,’ the tapestry on show as part of ‘Here, Now,’ is inspired by this specific palm tree.”

The original work is hanging in the main auditorium of the King Saud University in Riyadh. Other versions of the work are in several international collections, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

Hicks’ dreamy work, recalling the beauty of Saudi Arabia’s desert landscape, is one of several pieces by Saudi and international artists in the show responding to notions of individual and collective identity and how these respond to society, as well as to a particular space or place, be it public or private. Curated by British writer Sacha Craddock in collaboration with Misk’s assistant curators Alia Ahmad Al-Saud and Nora Algosaibi, the exhibition also features paintings, textiles, sculptures, digital works and immersive installations by Saudi artists Filwa Nazer, Manal AlDowayan, Yousef Jaha and Sami Ali AlHossein, the Saudi-Palestinian Ayman Yossri Daydban, Piyarat Piyapongwiwat from Thailand, Salah ElMur from Sudan, Vasudevan Akkitham from India and the South Korean Young In Hong.

Young In Hong. (Here, Now / هنا، الآن , October 3, 2021 – January 31, 2022, miskartinstitute.org)

“I hope that the exceptionally fluid and open process that brought ‘Here, Now’ together is mirrored by the experience of the audience,” said Sacha Craddock. “Layers of curatorial knowledge and familiarity, on my part, have merged with totally new influences, innovations and traditions to produce a sense of perpetual discovery for all.”

“I Am Here,” a large-scale piece by Manal AlDowayan, encourages visitors to participate in the work. Paint and stencils are offered so that viewers can themselves write the artwork’s title — I Am Here — on one of the gallery’s walls. Over time, the painted words gradually disappear under new words, offering a visual commentary on the delicate relationship between the individual and the collective, as well as the ephemeral nature of time and existence.

The interactive maze-like sculpture by Saudi-Palestinian artist Ayman Yossri Daydban entitled “Tree House” (2019) is a large-scale work positioned against several walls. It seeks to deconstruct archetypal narratives related to cultural heritage and identity, as well as the Middle East’s historical relation to Western colonial powers, through its multitude of cut-out forms, Daydban’s thought-provoking work stems from the subjective nature of words and language. The artist believes that even after the function and meaning of an object moves on, its material base — in essence its core form — remains.

Filwa Nazer, The Other Is Another Body 2, 2019 (1). (Here, Now / هنا، الآن , October 3, 2021 – January 31, 2022, miskartinstitute.org)

An installation work by Filwa Nazer, another Saudi artist, entitled “The Other Is Another Body,” which was commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation in 2019, features a pair of sculptures covered in black netting that, according to Nazer, “evoke a female presence and embody the spirit of the in-between in its various contradictions.” She intends the sculptures to be “at once vulnerable and strong, abstract and concrete, protected and exposed, connected yet separated.” Nazer’s intent was to show sculptures in “the state of becoming in all its fragility and awkwardness.”

Nazer’s work, which ranges in medium from digital print to collage, textile, and photography, addresses question of emotional identity regarding social and spatial context.

“My work relates to my emotional or psychological interaction with my themes and concepts,” she said. “Research is an integral component of my artistic practice: reading, field research, collecting material and stories. My lines of inquiry always stem from a desire to question things. Through my research, previously unseen connections between various elements start emerging, and then begins the process of experimental creation.”

The diversity of the works on show is further exemplified in paintings by Saudi artist AlHossein and the Sudanese ElMur. The former’s abstract paintings depict the idea of personal memory as a landscape while ElMur’s at once endearing and profound works on canvas depict subjects confused by reality as we know it and a new three-dimensional space — perhaps the influence of today’s rapidly expanding technological realm.

As the works in “Here, Now” demonstrate, the spaces occupied by the personal and the public are subjective—at the whims of one’s perception, dictated by their own personal context and the intention that they apply to the people and spaces they occupy in real-time—in everyday life.

Here, Now / هنا، الآن , October 3, 2021 – January 31, 2022, miskartinstitute.org