Paddington 2 producers are reportedly scrambling to find a new US distributor amid the Harvey Weinstein sexual harrassment scandal.
But all drama was pushed aside as stars including a daringly clad Jessica Hynes and actors Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville stepped out for the film’s world premiere in London on Sunday.
Jessica, 45, put on an eye-popping display as she flashed her lacy black bra in what at first glance appeared to be a relatively demure outfit.
Eye-popping: Jessica Hynes flashed her lacy bra as she stepped out at the star-studded Paddington 2 world premiere in London on Sunday
Two Hughs: Paddington 2 stars Hugh Grant and High Bonneville sweetly posed with a teddy of the film’s loveable leading man at the premiere
The Royle Family actress showed off her trim figure in an elegant silver fitted suit but added a racy edge by donning a transparent slip to show off her ample assets on the red carpet.
Jessica, who flashed a confident smile for snappers, donned bright green stilettos and wore her brunette locks in soft waves.
Her pretty features were enhanced with a light dusting of make-up and she slipped on a silver pendant necklace.
Racy: Jessica, 45, put on an eye-popping display as she flashed her lacy black bra in what at first glance appeared to be a relatively demure outfit
He’s mine! Hugh and Hugh had a playful tug of war over the cute teddy bear
Co-stars: Hugh Bonneville, 53, who plays Paddington’s adopted father Henry Brown, rocked a flamboyant amethyst purple velvet suit and waistcoat while Hugh Grant, 57, who plays faded narcissistic actor Phoenix Buchanan donned a smart black suit
Mother son night out: Hugh Grant’s ex Liz Hurley, 52, brought along lookalike son Damian to the event
Ageless: The actress put on an incredibly busty display in an ivory dress, which flashed her ample cleavage and showed off her toned waist
Leading man: Liz and Damian posed up with the star of the film at the premiere
The perfect gent: Liz swiftly made friends with Paddington, who was seen kissing her hand
She joined the film’s stars Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville, who cuddled a cute Paddington teddy as they posed.
Hugh Grant, 57, who plays faded narcissistic actor Phoenix Buchanan in the sequel, wore his brown locks slicked back and donned a smart black suit, powder blue shirt and tie for the premiere.
Hugh Bonneville, 53, who plays Paddington’s adopted father Henry Brown, rocked a flamboyant amethyst purple velvet suit and waistcoat, paired with a geometric print shirt.
The Four Weddings and a Funeral actor’s stunning ex Liz Hurley, 51, was also on-hand to support her good friend as she attended with lookalike son Damian, 15.
The actress put on an incredibly busty display in an ivory dress, which flashed her ample cleavage and showed off her toned waist.
Her caramel flecked brunette locks were styled in loose waves with her make-up look including fluttery lashes and rose lipgloss.
Damian, meanwhile rocked a smart navy pinstripe suit and fitted white shirt for his night out.
The world premiere came amid claims Paddington 2’s backers are scrambling to find another US distributor for the film and ditch their current deal with The Weinstein Company in the wake of ongoing sexual harassment and assault allegations again Harvey Weinstein.
A source close to Heyday Films, who co-produce the film alongside French company StudioCanal, told The Guardian the family film should have no ties to The Weinstein Company
‘They said: ‘It is deeply frustrating that a film made with such love and care and a character of such positive and generous spirit might, in some way, be tarnished with the brush of these horrific, wholly unacceptable, acts.’
MailOnline has contacted representatives for StudioCanal, Heyday Films and The Weinstein Company for comment.