Minnie Driver and Lucy Boynton both put on very elegant displays as they sported 18th century ensembles for new biopic Chevalier.
The British-American actress, 53, sported an extravagant headpiece and a brunette wig in newly-released images from the upcoming film, slated for release on April 21.
Meanwhile, Bohemian Rhapsody star Lucy, 29, put on a glamorous display in a Georgian gown as she embodied the late Mary Antoinette, the late Queen of France.
Chevalier is based on the life of the titular French-Caribbean musician Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, played by Kelvin Harrison Jr.
New images from the Stephen Williams-directed film showed Minnie portraying ballet dancer Marie-Madeleine Guimard, who was the star of the Paris Opera.
Performer: Minnie Driver both put on a elegant display as she embodied ballet dancer Marie-Madeleine Guimard for new biopic Chevalier
Elegant: Lucy Boynton, 29, put on a glamorous display in a Georgian gown as she embodied the late Mary Antoinette, the late Queen of France
Biographical film: Chevalier is based on the life of the titular French-Caribbean musician Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, played by Kelvin Harrison Jr (pictured)
Minnie sported a pink satin gown embellished with gold detailing and a cape as she was seen gesturing out to an audience during a performance.
She sported a volumnious brunette wig adorned with floral detailing and gold spikes and accentuated her striking features with a vibrant touch of pink blusher.
The Good Will Hunting star is portraying French ballerina Marie-Madeleine, who dominated the Paris Opera for nearly 30 years and married poet Jean-Étienne Despréaux after her retirement in 1789.
Another image from the upcoming historical film showed Lucy embodying the late Mary Antoinette as she spoke with Kelvin’s character Saint-Georges.
She looked elegant in a pink Georgian-style gown, featuring gold stitching and a volumnious skirt, which she wore with a peach wig.
Lucy accessorised her ensemble with a statement silver jewelled necklace as she was seen fixing Kelvin with a fierce stare.
Kelvin, who is playing the titular character in the film, sported a light blue three-piece suit as he put on a very dapper display.
Titular character: Saint-Georges (Kelvin is pictured playing him) conducted leading orchestras in Paris, while he was also an established fencer
Suave: One image from the film showed Kelvin sporting a light blue three-piece suit as he put on a very dapper display while walking with Samara Weaving and Alex Fizalan
Musician: Other images from the upcoming movie showed Kelvin on stage as Saint-Georges, showing off his talents with the violin as he performed with an orchestra
Saint-Georges was a composer in Marie Antoinette’s court and she attended some of his concerts at the Hôtel de Soubise before they had a falling out.
The violin player conducted leading orchestras in Paris, while he was also an established fencer.
Other images from the upcoming movie showed Kelvin on stage as Saint-Georges, showing off his talents with the violin as he performed with an orchestra.
The biographical drama follows the life of the French-Caribbean musician, who rises to fame through his musical prodigy and becomes acclaimed in Paris.
However, he is forced to battle with the racism of the 18th century regime and his complicated love life, before he falls out with Marie Antoinette.
The film premiered at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival and is being released in the US on April 21, before its UK premiere on June 9.
Speaking about the film, Samara Weaving recently revealed her co-star Kelvin almost quit during one of their love scenes.
She explained that Kelvin was very tired after he had to learn the violin and how to fence for the new movie.
Life: The biographical drama follows the life of the French-Caribbean musician, who rises to fame through his musical prodigy and becomes acclaimed in Paris
Awkward: Speaking about the film, Samara Weaving recently revealed her co-star Kelvin almost quit during one of their love scenes
‘It was a Friday. We were in bed. I was super naked. We’re making out and this is the time he decides to go, ”Ugh, I just want to quit”,’ she said.
‘I couldn’t believe it. I looked amazing,’ she added.
Samara said Kelvin soon regretted his words, adding: ‘He felt bad and then he was like, ”I’m so sorry, I’m just really tired”, so yeah, my lovemaking almost got Kelvin to quit.’
Samara is a rising star in Hollywood after starting her career on the long-running soap, Home and Away.
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