Cannes Film Festival got into full swing on Wednesday night with the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga premiere which brought out a host of stars posing on the iconic red carpet.
Anya-Taylor Joy looked every inch the leading lady as she made her arrival, wearing a stunning strapless gown with a corset-style top.
The actress, 28, – who takes over as the younger Furiosa in the upcoming film which is set between 15 and 20 years before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road – showed off her fashion credentials in the light gold number which was adorned with crystals and teamed with a statement silver necklace.
She wore her blonde tresses in a sleek bob and wore simple stud earrings while opting for a slick of red lip for a pop of colour.
Her leading man Chris Hemsworth, 40, – who plays warlord leader Dementus – soon made his arrival in a smart white suit and was joined by his glamorous wife Elsa Pataky who wore a chic black gown.
The actress, 28, showed off her fashion credentials in the gold number which was adorned with crystals and teamed with a statement silver necklace
![She wore her blonde tresses in a sleek bob](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917071-13422195-image-a-96_1715793475859.jpg)
![Anya wore simple stud earrings while opting for a slick of red lip for a pop of colour](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917051-13422195-image-m-95_1715793470420.jpg)
She wore her blonde tresses in a sleek bob and wore simple stud earrings while opting for a slick of red lip for a pop of colour
![Leading man Chris Hemsworth, his wife Elsa, Anya Taylor-Joy and the film's director George Miller posed together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917047-13422195-image-a-90_1715793452726.jpg)
Leading man Chris Hemsworth, his wife Elsa, Anya Taylor-Joy and the film’s director George Miller posed together
Elsewhere Greta Gerwig, 40, made sure to command attention in a plunging red dress with thin silver straps as she made her arrival.
The dress clung to the actress and jury member’s toned physique and she accessorised with beautiful silver jewellery.
Naomi Campbell turned heads in a stunning black gown with sheer sections on the skirt and pearl straps.
The supermodel, 53, boosted her height with pointy heels and wore her hair in gorgeous curls.
Sabrina Elba, 34, also made an appearance and looked sensational in a white and black ombré gown with crystals adorning it.
The gown had a stylish halterneck design and she wore her dark tresses pinned up while opting for natural makeup.
Actress Eva Green, 43, wore a silver and black dress that had mesh paneling as she worked her best angles for the camera.
Elsewhere Swedish actress Victoria Silvstedt wore a very daring purple gown with a thigh-split that flashed plenty of flesh.
It was teamed with a pair of white strappy heels and she wore a silver necklace to add to the glamour.
![She wowed in the sequin-adorned dress and showed off her flawless makeup](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917293-13422195-image-a-97_1715793815998.jpg)
She wowed in the sequin-adorned dress and showed off her flawless makeup
![Anya recently admitted that filming had been a very difficult experience for her and hinted at several behind-the-scenes challenges](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917069-13422195-image-a-98_1715793937415.jpg)
Anya recently admitted that filming had been a very difficult experience for her and hinted at several behind-the-scenes challenges
![Elsewhere jury member Greta Gerwig wore a plunging red dress with thin silver straps](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915713-13422195-Jury_member_Greta_Gerwig_wore_a_plunging_red_dress_with_thin_sil-a-70_1715793067462.jpg)
![She wore her short blonde tresses in a cropped do](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915711-13422195-She_wore_her_short_blonde_tresses_in_a_cropped_do-a-71_1715793067462.jpg)
Elsewhere jury member Greta Gerwig wore a plunging red dress with thin silver straps
![Eva and Greta posed together for a sweet snap](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84916131-13422195-Eva_and_Greta_posed_together_for_a_sweet_snap-a-45_1715793067443.jpg)
Eva and Greta posed together for a sweet snap
![Greta gave a friendly wave as she posed on the red carpet in her stunning gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917461-13422195-image-a-112_1715794212340.jpg)
![She added a pop of red lip to her look](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917463-13422195-image-m-111_1715794205505.jpg)
Greta gave a friendly wave as she posed on the red carpet in her stunning gown
![](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84916547-13422195-image-a-73_1715793067463.jpg)
Her leading man Chris Hemsworth, 40, made his arrival in a smart white suit and was joined by his glamorous wife Elsa Pataky who wore a chic black gown
![Elsa looked beautiful in the plunging silk dress which had a long train and sequin straps](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917427-13422195-image-m-114_1715794336238.jpg)
Elsa looked beautiful in the plunging silk dress which had a long train and sequin straps
![They looked as loved-up as ever together as they posed for the cameras](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84916561-13422195-They_looked_as_loved_up_as_ever_together_as_they_posed_for_the_c-a-72_1715793067463.jpg)
They looked as loved-up as ever together as they posed for the cameras
![Anya and director George later shared a sweet moment on the red carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917283-13422195-image-a-101_1715794066489.jpg)
Anya and director George later shared a sweet moment on the red carpet
![She dazzled as the many cameras snapped away](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917431-13422195-image-a-102_1715794094163.jpg)
She dazzled as the many cameras snapped away
![Elsa, Chris and Anya posed together at the very star-studded affair on the French Riviera](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917429-13422195-image-a-103_1715794106416.jpg)
Elsa, Chris and Anya posed together at the very star-studded affair on the French Riviera
![Elsa was being every inch the supportive wife as she joined Chris at the huge event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917419-13422195-image-a-104_1715794131991.jpg)
Elsa was being every inch the supportive wife as she joined Chris at the huge event
Anya and Chris arrived in France earlier in the week for the world premiere of their new Mad Max film.
And earlier on Wednesday Anya went braless in cardigan and hot pants as she was seen leaving her hotel ahead of the premiere.
The Queen’s Gambit star graciously stopped to take selfies with waiting fans, while keeping her eyes hidden under black sunglasses.
The flick – which is not being released to theatres until May 23 – is a prequel to lauded 2015 blockbuster Mad Max: Fury Road.
Creator George Miller has returned to helm the movie, which is an origin story for the title character, played by Charlize Theron in the previous film.
Anya takes over as the younger Furiosa in the upcoming film, which is set between 15 and 20 years before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road, while Chris is playing warlord leader, Dementus.
The Thor star, 40, described the villainous character as ‘a very violent, insane, brutal person that is born from the Wasteland’.
He added: ‘[Dementus] has been birthed into a space where it’s kill or be killed. He’s learned to rule with an iron fist. There’s a charisma to him and it’s very manipulative.’
While the full reviews won’t be in until closer to the release date, early reactions to Furiosa from a wide range of film critics have been promising.
They lauded George’s direction and were full of universal praise for the performances of Anya and Chris, with many commenting the film was a worthy addition to the franchise.
George described the prequel as ‘a saga’ that will be told over a 15-year period, which is much different from Fury Road, which spanned three days in its timeframe.
Filming for Furiosa took place in New South Wales, Australia, beginning in June 2022 and wrapping up by October.
Anya recently admitted that filming had been a very difficult experience for her and hinted at several behind-the-scenes challenges.
In an interview with New York Times this week, she said: ‘I’ve never been more alone than making that movie.
‘I don’t want to go too deep into it, but everything that I thought was going to be easy was hard. Like I knew I was going to need the two years that it took for the movie to come out to deal with it.’
When pressed to elaborate, Anya cryptically replied: ‘Talk to me in 20 years.’
She confessed she wasn’t sure if she would be able to watch the film again, revealing she started ‘sobbing’ within ‘two minutes’ of viewing an early cut.
Anya added: ‘I wanted to be changed. I wanted to be put in a situation in extremis where I would have no choice but to grow. And I got it.
‘I will never regret this experience, on so many different levels, but it’s a very particular story to have.
![Naomi Campbell turned heads in a stunning black gown with sheer sections on the skirt and pearl straps](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915901-13422195-Naomi_Campbell_turned_heads_in_a_stunning_black_gown_with_sheer_-a-42_1715793067437.jpg)
![She posed up a storm in the dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915987-13422195-She_posed_up_a_storm_in_the_dress-a-43_1715793067441.jpg)
Naomi Campbell turned heads in a stunning black gown with sheer sections on the skirt and pearl straps
![The supermodel, 53, boosted her height with pointy heels and wore her hair in gorgeous curls](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915903-13422195-The_supermodel_53_boosted_her_height_with_pointy_heels_and_wore_-a-44_1715793067442.jpg)
The supermodel, 53, boosted her height with pointy heels and wore her hair in gorgeous curls
![She posed with stylish Law Roach at the star-studded premiere](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915981-13422195-She_posed_with_stylish_Law_Roach_at_the_star_studded_premiere-a-65_1715793067458.jpg)
She posed with stylish Law Roach at the star-studded premiere
![Eva Green wore a silver and black dress that had mesh paneling as she worked her best angles for the camera](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915983-13422195-Eva_Green_wore_a_silver_and_black_dress_that_had_mesh_paneling_a-a-66_1715793067459.jpg)
![She wore her dark tresses in a bouncy blow dry](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915985-13422195-She_wore_her_dark_tresses_in_a_bouncy_blow_dry-a-67_1715793067459.jpg)
Eva Green wore a silver and black dress that had mesh paneling as she worked her best angles for the camera
![She wore a variety of silver and yellow diamonds and stunned in the high-neck design](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917657-13422195-image-a-115_1715794446375.jpg)
She wore a variety of silver and yellow diamonds and stunned in the high-neck design
![The sexy sheer panels on the dress showed off her toned physique](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917661-13422195-image-a-122_1715794503158.jpg)
![She wore silver and black heels to boost her height](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84917659-13422195-image-m-121_1715794498637.jpg)
The sexy sheer panels on the dress showed off her toned physique
![Sabrina Elba also made an appearance and looked sensational in a white and black ombré gown with crystals adorning it](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915109-13422195-Sabrina_Elba_also_made_an_appearance_and_looked_sensational_in_a-a-64_1715793067457.jpg)
Sabrina Elba also made an appearance and looked sensational in a white and black ombré gown with crystals adorning it
![She accessorised with silver-studded earrings and fixed the cameras with a sultry stare](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915419-13422195-She_accessorised_with_silver_studded_earrings_and_fixed_the_came-a-46_1715793067444.jpg)
She accessorised with silver-studded earrings and fixed the cameras with a sultry stare
![The gown had a stylish halterneck design and she wore her dark tresses pinned up while opting for natural makeup](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915111-13422195-The_gown_had_a_stylish_halterneck_design_and_she_wore_her_dark_t-a-47_1715793067447.jpg)
The gown had a stylish halterneck design and she wore her dark tresses pinned up while opting for natural makeup
![Actress and reality star Hofit Golan wore a stunning silver dress with a puffy fishtail skirt](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84914923-13422195-Actress_and_reality_star_Hofit_Golan_wore_a_stunning_silver_dres-a-48_1715793067447.jpg)
Actress and reality star Hofit Golan wore a stunning silver dress with a puffy fishtail skirt
![She looked stunning in the dazzling number which was adorned with crystals](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84914921-13422195-She_looked_stunning_in_the_dazzling_number_which_was_adorned_wit-a-49_1715793067448.jpg)
She looked stunning in the dazzling number which was adorned with crystals
![She commanded attention in the stunning dress as she posed up a storm for the cameras](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84914929-13422195-She_commanded_attention_in_the_stunning_dress_as_she_posed_up_a_-a-50_1715793067448.jpg)
She commanded attention in the stunning dress as she posed up a storm for the cameras
![French model Cindy Bruna wore a smart dark grey suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84914925-13422195-French_model_Cindy_Bruna_wore_a_smart_dark_grey_suit-a-51_1715793067449.jpg)
![She looked great in the wide-leg trousers and matching skirt and coat](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915577-13422195-She_looked_great_in_the_wide_leg_trousers_and_matching_skirt_and-a-53_1715793067450.jpg)
French model Cindy Bruna wore a smart dark grey suit
![American actress Faye Dunaway wore a smart black suit and white top](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915665-13422195-American_actress_Faye_Dunaway_wore_a_smart_black_suit_and_white_-a-52_1715793067450.jpg)
American actress Faye Dunaway wore a smart black suit and white top
![The star, 83, beamed as she posed on the red carpet and looked in great spirits](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915667-13422195-The_star_83_beamed_as_she_posed_on_the_red_carpet_and_looked_in_-a-54_1715793067451.jpg)
The star, 83, beamed as she posed on the red carpet and looked in great spirits
![Swedish actress Victoria Silvstedt wore a very daring purple gown with a thigh-split that flashed plenty of flesh](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84914535-13422195-Swedish_actress_Victoria_Silvstedt_wore_a_very_daring_purple_gow-a-55_1715793067452.jpg)
Swedish actress Victoria Silvstedt wore a very daring purple gown with a thigh-split that flashed plenty of flesh
![It was teamed with a pair of white strappy heels and she wore a silver necklace to add to the glamour](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84914539-13422195-It_was_teamed_with_a_pair_of_white_strappy_heels_and_she_wore_a_-a-56_1715793067452.jpg)
![She almost revealed a little too much in the daring number](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84914533-13422195-She_almost_revealed_a_little_too_much_in_the_daring_number-a-57_1715793067453.jpg)
It was teamed with a pair of white strappy heels and she wore a silver necklace to add to the glamour
![Director Baz Luhrmann wore a dapper black suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915247-13422195-Director_Baz_Luhrmann_wore_a_dapper_black_suit-a-58_1715793067453.jpg)
Director Baz Luhrmann wore a dapper black suit
![He completed the look with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84915249-13422195-He_completed_the_look_with_a_crisp_white_shirt_and_black_bow_tie-a-59_1715793067454.jpg)
He completed the look with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie
![And earlier on Wednesday Anya went braless in cardigan and hot pants as she was seen leaving her hotel ahead of the premiere](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84894129-13422195-And_earlier_on_Wednesday_Anya_went_braless_in_cardigan_and_hot_p-a-60_1715793067455.jpg)
And earlier on Wednesday Anya went braless in cardigan and hot pants as she was seen leaving her hotel ahead of the premiere
![The flick is a prequel to 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road, once again helmed by creator George Miller, and is an origin story for Furiosa, played by Charlize Theron in the previous film](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/84648591-13422195-The_flick_is_a_prequel_to_2015_s_Mad_Max_Fury_Road_once_again_he-a-61_1715793067455.jpg)
The flick is a prequel to 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road, once again helmed by creator George Miller, and is an origin story for Furiosa, played by Charlize Theron in the previous film
![Furiosa tells the origin story of a young Imperator Furiosa, played by Anya](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/83786747-13422195-Furiosa_tells_the_origin_story_of_a_young_Imperator_Furiosa_play-a-62_1715793067456.jpg)
Anya takes over as the younger Furiosa in the film, which is set between 15 and 20 years before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road and is described as ‘a saga’ that will be told over a 15-year period (pictured in film)
![Chris portrays villainous character Dementus, who he has described as 'a very violent, insane, brutal person that is born from the Wasteland'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/15/18/83786749-13422195-Chris_portrays_villainous_character_Dementus_who_he_has_describe-a-63_1715793067457.jpg)
While Chris Hemsworth is playing warlord leader, Dementus, who he described as ‘a very violent, insane, brutal person that is born from the Wasteland’ (pictured)
‘There’s not everyone in the world that has made a Mad Max movie, and I swear to God, everyone that I’ve met that has, there’s a look in our eyes: We know. There’s an immediate kinship of like, ‘OK, hey, I see you’.’
She also expressed her love for George, but revealed the director had ‘a very, very strict idea of what Furiosa’s war face looked like and that only allowed me my eyes for a large portion of the movie.’
George also revealed last week that Anya only has 30 lines of dialogue in the 2 hour and 28 minute runtime of the film.
Speaking to The Telegraph, he explained: The problem with dialogue is that it tends to slow things down and film is a medium that’s often best enjoyed at high speed.’
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