She is starring in the Jumanji reboot of Welcome to the Jungle as Ruby Roundhouse, a jungle heroine.
But Karen Gillan showed off her more civilised side as she attended the UK premiere of her upcoming flick in London on Thursday.
The Scottish actress, 29, slipped into a golden gown for the occasion, showing off her toned physique.
From the jungle to the green carpet! Karen Gillan showed off her more civilised side as she attended the UK premiere of her upcoming flick in London on Thursday
The piece skimmed her slender midriff and endless legs, boasting a statement chain neckline which she complemented with a pair of drop earrings.
Wearing her trademark auburn hair in an up-do, she opted for a touch of blusher and bold brows as she posed on the jungle-themed carpet.
The Scotland native, who currently resides in New York, was joined by her co-stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Nick Jonas.
The Scotland native, who currently resides in New York, has begun to create her own roles for herself.
All that glitters! The Scottish actress, 29, slipped into a golden gown for the occasion, showing off her toned physique
Eagerly anticipated! On December 20, Karen can be seen taking the lead female role in the remake of the classic Jumanji film, which starred the late Robin Williams
Green with envy: Karen appeared in flying form as she walked the green carpet
On December 20, Karen can be seen taking the lead female role in the remake of the classic Jumanji film, which starred the late Robin Williams.
The actress portrays alter-ego Ruby Roundhouse, the tough-as-nails female avatar in the Jumanji game. Outside the game, her high school self is a ‘nerdy, self-conscious, socially awkward’ character, played by actress Morgan Turner.
Speaking on the red carpet to BANG Showbiz, Karen admitted she was hesitant about joining the sequel because she was the ‘number one fan’ of the original.
Dazzling: She dazzled in her shimmering designer gown for the evening
Dazzling! The piece skimmed her slender midriff and endless legs, boasting a statement chain neckline which she complemented with a pair of drop earrings
Femme fatale! The actress portrays alter-ego Ruby Roundhouse, the tough-as-nails female avatar in the Jumanji game
She began: ‘[I got involved in the film] because I am the biggest fan of the original, ever.
‘I’m gonna go ahead and say the number one fan. So when I heard that they were making a sequel to it, I was first of all like ‘what are they going to do with my Jumanji?
Adding: ‘And then I read the script and learned it was going to be very special and then I just really wanted to be a part of it.’
Taking a different twist to the original, Karen said she couldn’t compare the two movies because she loves ‘them both so much’.
Red hot! Wearing her trademark auburn hair in an up-do, she opted for a touch of blusher and bold brows as she posed on the jungle-themed carpet
Star-studded cast: The Scotland native, who currently resides in New York, was joined by her co-stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Nick Jonas
She explained: ‘It’s hard to compare them. The original is so brilliant but this is a movie in its own right.
‘I mean, we pay homage to the original but this is a different concept so we’ve, you know, evolved it a little. So I can’t really put them head to head because I love them both so much.’
The flame-haired beauty stars alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Nick Jonas in the new film, which takes a different twist to the original.
L-R: Director Jake Kasdan and cast members Nick Jonas, Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Jack Black and Kevin Hart
Appearing on Friday’s This Morning, Karen – who was the 11th companion to Matt Smith’s Doctor Who from 2011 – 2013 – revealed that the iconic BBC sci-fi show helped her career excel in the US.
Speaking to show hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, she said: ‘Yeah, it was a launch pad and I feel like I was getting roles for things because the directors who were Doctor Who fans.’
And while the host asked whether she would have liked to be the first female Doctor Who, Karen couldn’t help but gush over Jodie Whitaker and how she is perfect for the role.
She added: ‘No it should be Jodie. She’s going to be incredible. I think it’s going to be amazing, of course a woman can do it, the role isn’t bound by genders. I think she’ll be fantastic.’
Helping hand: Appearing on Friday’s This Morning, Karen – who was the 11th companion to Matt Smith’s Doctor Who from 2011 – 2013 – revealed that the iconic BBC sci-fi show helped her career excel in the US
Fans: Speaking to show hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, she said: ‘Yeah, it was a launch pad and I feel like I was getting roles for things because the directors who were Doctor Who fans’