She’s set to portray Ellie Appleton, the love interest of lead character Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) in Danny Boyle’s new Beatles-inspired flick Yesterday.
And Lily James dazzled at the film’s London premiere on Tuesday night, as she led the glamour at the event which was also attended by stars Himesh and Kate McKinnon, and director Danny.
The actress, 30, stepped out in a quirky bedazzled dress which had lace-mesh detailing and was adorned with bottle-cap-style accoutrements.
Stunning: Lily James dazzled in a quirky yellow lace dress as she led the glamour at the premiere for Danny Boyle’s Beatles-inspired flick Yesterday in London on Tuesday
Lily was sure to turn heads in her striking ensemble, which had a turtleneck design that perfectly complemented her negligee-style dress that was layered on top.
Her blonde locks were pulled back into a dramatic bun, and she gave her look an extra touch of glitter as she wore a pair of dangling jewel earrings.
She wore a glamorous palette of make-up that accentuated her pretty features, including smokey eyeshadow and dusty pink lipstick.
Boosting her height in a pair of iridescent silver heels, Lily looked like she was in good spirits as she joined her co-star Himesh and filmmaker Danny on the black-and-yellow carpet.
Gorgeous: Lily wore a glamorous palette of make-up that accentuated her pretty features, including smokey eyeshadow and dusty pink lipstick
Beautiful: Lily looked sensational in her attire as she posed for snaps at the premiere
Gorgeous: Lily’s make-up palette highlighted her naturally pretty features
Beaming: Boosting her height in a pair of iridescent silver heels, Lily looked like she was in good spirits as she joined her co-star Himesh and filmmaker Danny on the black-and-yellow carpet
Chatting away: Whilst at the event, Lily and Danny spoke amicably to each other before posing for photos
EastEnders star Himesh chose to match the premiere’s colour scheme as he donned a black suit which had yellow racer stripes across the trousers.
The actor completed his look by wearing an open-collar white shirt, and he chose comfort over style as he wore white trainers for the event.
Meanwhile Danny put on a dapper display in a dark navy suit, which he teamed up with an open-collar white shirt and smart black shoes.
Handsome: EastEnders star Himesh chose to match the premiere’s colour scheme as he donned a black suit which had yellow racer stripes across the trousers
Dapper: The actor completed his look by wearing an open-collar white shirt, and he chose comfort over style as he wore white trainers for the event
Lead stars: Lily, Himesh and Danny posed up a storm at the event
Sweet: As they saw each other, Lily and Himesh shared a hug as they saw each other at the premiere
Wow! Kate McKinnon was also seen at the premiere, and she oozed glamour in a black gown which had a plunging sheer neckline that showed off a glimpse of her cleavage
Pretty: Kate styled her cropped blonde hair back into a coiffed style, and she wore a dramatic make-up palette as she used dark black eyeliner to make her blue-eyes pop
Looking good: Kate was dressed to impress for the premiere
Good spirits: Kate put on an animated display as she posed up a storm at the event
Kate McKinnon was also seen at the premiere, and she oozed glamour in a black gown which had a plunging sheer neckline that showed off a glimpse of her cleavage
She styled her cropped blonde hair back into a coiffed style, and she wore a dramatic make-up palette as she used dark black eyeliner to make her blue-eyes pop.
The SNL star complemented her edgy look by wearing a pair of chic jewel earrings, and she put on an animated display as she posed up a storm at the event.
Looking sharp: Ed Sheeran also attended the event, the musician plays a fictional version of himself in the film
Co-stars: Ed joined Lily and Himesh at the premiere to pose for some photos
Delighted: Ed and Lily looked happy to be in each other’s company as they posed for photos
Handsome: His flame-haired locks were brushed into a tousled hairstyle, and he wore a close-cropped beard for a ruggedly handsome look
Posing up a storm: Ed walked around the red carpet before stopping to pose for pictures
Friendly: Lily looked delighted as she chatted away to Ed
Strike a pose: The three stars of the film posed together at the event
Greeting: Lily gave Ed a hug as they saw each other on the black and yellow carpet, before posing alongside Himesh
Good to see you: Lily embraced Ed as the singer arrived at the premiere
Upping the glamour: Lily looked incredible as she posed alongside Ed and Himesh
Ed Sheeran also attended the event, and the musician plays a fictional version of himself in the film who helps Himesh’s character Jack helping her out.
The singer donned a blue suit, which he wore with a white shirt and a light blue tie, while he gave his look a casual touch by wearing black trainers.
His flame-haired locks were brushed into a tousled hairstyle, and he wore a close-cropped beard for a ruggedly handsome look.
Excitable: Lily and Kate beamed as they posed beside Himesh
Dream team: (L-R) Harry Michell, Joel Fry, Ed, Danny, Himesh, Lily, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal, writer Richard Curtis, and Kate posed for a cast and crew photo at the event
Dapper: Danny looked sharp as he dressed up for the film’s premiere
Perfect pair: The film sees award-winning director Danny and screenwriter Richard (R) team up for the very first time
Pals: Kate posed alongside Richard at the premiere, and the Love Actually writer/director looked handsome in his black suit
Supportive: Richard was joined by his partner Emma Freud, who also wore an all-black ensemble
Sharp: Yesterday star Joel put on a dapper display in a double denim ensemble
Flower power: Stars Meera and Sanjeev also attended the event, and Meera wore a striking black floral outfit
Drama: Yesterday is set in a world where The Beatles never existed, and follows struggling musician Jack, the only person to remember the legendary musicians, who decides to become famous off the back of their discography
Yesterday is set in a world where The Beatles never existed, and follows struggling musician Jack, the only person to remember the legendary musicians, who decides to become famous off the back of their discography.
The film sees award-winning director Danny and screenwriter Richard Curtis team up for the very first time.
Arguably the two best-loved British filmmakers of our time, Boyle is best known for Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire, while the other wrote Four Weddings And A Funeral and Love Actually.
Yesterday is set for release in cinemas across the UK and the USA on June 28.
Suited and booted: Mark Strong looked dapper in his black coat, which he wore over a matching polo top and trousers, while he completed his look by wearing a blue baker-boy cap
Gorgeous: Davina McCall also attended the premiere, and she showed off her incredible figure in a blue double-breasted jacket and form-fitting black trousers
Floral: Laura Bailey looked stylish in a blue layered floral-print dress
Monochrome: Elle (L) and Ellise Chappell (R) opted for a glamorous black-and-white theme for their outing
Vision in red: Deborah Frances White upped the glamour in a gorgeous burgundy red gown