Their on-screen marriage was under pressure at the end of the first series of the critically acclaimed royal drama they both star in.
But The Crown’s Claire Foy, 33, and Matt Smith, 34, were enjoying each other’s company as they shared a joke at a pre-Emmy party in Los Angeles on Friday.
The Netflix original drama, which is expected to consist of six series, has three Emmy nominations ahead of the award ceremony on Sunday- including Claire’s for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II.
We are amused: Stars of the royal drama The Crown Matt Smith, 34, and Claire Foy, 33, shared a joke at a pre-Emmy event in Los Angeles on Friday
Fit for a queen: The Stockport-born actress looked striking in a vintage lacy dress with pearl detailing. A colourful sequinned butterfly emblazoned on Claire’s chest added a vibrant streak to the otherwise all-black ensemble
Matt was perhaps channeling the inner cheekiness of his character, Prince Philip, ahead of the release of the second series on December 8, when he made Claire burst out laughing in front of the cameras.
The Stockport-born actress, 33, looked striking in a vintage lacy dress with pearl detailing. A colourful sequinned butterfly emblazoned on Claire’s chest added a vibrant streak to the otherwise all-black ensemble.
Showing her ever-present fashion sense, Claire jazzed up her sleeves and neckline with edgy frays. She gathered her raven tresses neatly at the base of her neck, flaunting a stylish centre parting.
Royal pout: Matt and Claire teased the cameras with mock serious poses on the red carpet
All smiles: Matt was perhaps channeling the inner cheekiness of his character, Prince Philip, ahead of the release of the second series on December 8, when he gave Claire the giggles
Claire completed her look with classy black strapped sandals and a rock chick dash of black nail varnish.
Matt looked every inch her Prince Charming in a navy checked two-piece suit with a matching tie and steel-grey shirt.
The on-screen couple’s appearance comes as it is revealed that Claire is set to star in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo sequel.
She will portray skilled computer hacker Lisbeth Salander – who was played by Rooney Mara in earlier films in the series – in The Girl in the Spider’s Web.
Baby on the way: It seems the royal couple, played by Claire and Matt (above), are set for happier times amid the high drama of The Crown’s second season
Tense: But another preview shot hints at the strain in their marriage, with the couple poised far apart in a darkened room – following accusations of Elizabeth’s ‘betrayal’ to Philip
The new flick will be directed by Fede Alvarex, Variety Online reported. The Crown star had been tipped to take on the role back in May this year, and four months later the casting has been confirmed.
Claire will start filming for the production in January next year, which will see her jet off to Berlin and Stockholm to meet the release date on October 19, 2018.
Filmmaker Fede, 39, is ‘thrilled’ to have Claire on board the project to take over the reins of the ‘iconic’ protagonist.
He said: ‘I couldn’t be more thrilled about Claire taking the reins of the iconic Lisbeth Salander.’
And the Don’t Breathe creator has hailed the star has an ‘incredible, rare talent’, who he hopes will inject a ‘new and exciting life’ into Lisbeth.
Anticipation: Viewers await the second series (pictured) set for release on December 8
He added: ‘Claire is an incredible, rare talent who will inject a new and exciting life into Lisbeth. I can’t wait to bring this new story to a worldwide audience, with Claire Foy at its center.’
The follow up to the 2011 film will be based on novel of the same name penned by David Lagercrantz.
It will be the first in the series to be adapted primarily in English, as Swedish versions were the earliest adaptations of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.
Claire’s new venture will be yet another impressive role to add to her growing list of acting projects, including the popular BBC drama Wolf Hall and Breathe – a film starring Claire alongside Andrew Garfield, set for release this October.
New project: Claire is set to star in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo sequel. She will portray skilled computer hacker Lisbeth Salander – who was played by Rooney Mara in earlier films in the series (pictured) – in The Girl in the Spider’s Web