Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and Oscar nominee Riz Ahmed reunited at the premiere of their film Encounter at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The Alabama-born 51-year-old portrays hostage negotiator Hattie in Michael Pearce’s sci-fi thriller, which hits US theaters this Friday before streaming December 10 on Amazon Prime Video.
Octavia let out her animal instincts in a leopard-print coat over a black V-neck top, matching pants, and $790 Gucci ‘Leather Mid-Heel Sandals’ selected by styling duo Wendi & Nicole Ferreira.
Talented twosome: Oscar winner Octavia Spencer (R) and Oscar nominee Riz Ahmed (L) reunited at the premiere of their film Encounter at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on Thursday
‘If we do this thing right, you will always be a hero to your sons’: The Alabama-born 51-year-old portrays hostage negotiator Hattie in Michael Pearce’s sci-fi thriller, which hits US theaters this Friday before streaming December 10 on Amazon Prime Video
Hairstylist David Stanwell coiffed Spencer’s middle-parted wavy wig and make-up artist Valerie Noble applied her smokey eyes.
The Truth Be Told producer-star finished off her red carpet look with a glossy red manicure and pedicure applied by nail artist Melissa Kates.
Meanwhile, the British-Pakistani 39-year-old wore a maroon pantsuit over a traditional pink V-neck tunic and glossy patent leather dress shoes selected by stylist Julie Ragolia.
And groomer Tara Hickman made sure Riz’s hair, beard, and complexion was on point.
Animal instincts: Octavia donned a leopard-print coat over a black V-neck top, matching pants, and $790 Gucci ‘Leather Mid-Heel Sandals’ selected by styling duo Wendi & Nicole
Ready for her close-up: Hairstylist David Stanwell coiffed Spencer’s middle-parted wavy wig and make-up artist Valerie Noble applied her smokey eyes
Waving: The Truth Be Told producer-star finished off her red carpet look with a glossy red manicure and pedicure applied by nail artist Melissa Kates
In Encounter, Ahmed portrays Marine Corps veteran Malik Khan, who flees to the desert with his sons Bobby and Jay to protect them from an alien invasion.
The Emmy winner and Octavia beamed as they posed beside the young boys played by Aditya Geddada and Lucian-River Chauhan.
Spencer warmly wrapped her arms around little nine-year-old Aditya, who made his acting debut in Encounter.
The Emmy nominee made sure to pose for a picture with Amazon co-head of movies Julie Rapaport and Amazon Studios COO Albert Cheng during the film festivities.
Dapper dude: The British-Pakistani 39-year-old wore a maroon pantsuit over a traditional pink V-neck tunic and glossy patent leather dress shoes selected by stylist Julie Ragolia
Handsome: Groomer Tara Hickman made sure Riz’s hair, beard, and complexion was on point
Escape: In Encounter, Ahmed portrays Marine Corps veteran Malik Khan, who flees to the desert with his sons Bobby and Jay to protect them from an alien invasion
Octavia also produced Zeberiah Newman’s documentary short Right to Try, chronicling HIV survivor and activist Jeffrey Drew’s pursuit to find a cure for the disease, which premiered Wednesday on Peacock.
‘Katy Perry loved it and gave us a song for it. I just came in and gave notes. I mean, they did all the hard work. Let’s just be real,’ Spencer said on Wednesday’s The Late Late Show with James Corden.
‘But I just wanted to be a part of it because there’s so many people around the world still suffering from HIV and AIDS. And if we can get a cure, why don’t we do that?’
Squeee! The Emmy winner and Octavia beamed as they posed beside the young boys played by Aditya Geddada and Lucian-River Chauhan
Embrace: Spencer warmly wrapped her arms around little nine-year-old Aditya, who made his acting debut in Encounter
Brass: The Emmy nominee made sure to pose for a picture with Amazon co-head of movies Julie Rapaport (L) and Amazon Studios COO Albert Cheng (R) during the film festivities
Director Michael Pearce also suited up for Encounter, which currently holds a 61% critic approval rating (out of 66 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Morning Show’s Janina Gavankar – who plays Malik’s wife Piya – rocked silver high-heeled boots with a matching pleated dress selected by stylist Martina Nilsson.
Dazed and Confused alum Rory Cochrane – who plays Shepard West – bundled up for the 50F-degree weather in a grey beanie, blue scarf, long black blazer, double denim, and New Balance sneakers.
Cured? Octavia also produced Zeberiah Newman’s documentary short Right to Try, chronicling HIV survivor and activist Jeffrey Drew’s (R, pictured Wednesday) pursuit to find a cure for the disease, which premiered Wednesday on Peacock
Spencer said on Wednesday’s The Late Late Show with James Corden: ‘Katy Perry loved it and gave us a song for it. I just came in and gave notes. I mean, they did all the hard work. Let’s just be real. But I just wanted to be a part of it because there’s so many people around the world still suffering from HIV and AIDS. And if we can get a cure, why don’t we do that?’
Other cast members at the premiere were Brennan Keel Cook, Antonio Jaramillo, and Bill Dawes – who play Dwight McKinley, Raul, and Kurt McKinley, respectively.
Executive producer Kate Churchill rocked a black motorcycle jacket over a patterned black dress and suede booties.
Also attending the Encounter premiere were TikTok star Madi Monroe in a blue blazer mini-dress and Little Fires Everywhere star Jade Pettyjohn in a belted beige blazer.
At the helm! Director Michael Pearce also suited up for Encounter, which currently holds a 61% critic approval rating (out of 66 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes
Werrrk! The Morning Show’s Janina Gavankar – who plays Malik’s wife Piya – rocked silver high-heeled boots with a matching pleated dress selected by stylist Martina Nilsson
Winter in LA: Dazed and Confused alum Rory Cochrane – who plays Shepard West – bundled up for the 50F-degree weather in a grey beanie, blue scarf, and long black blazer
HBIC: Executive producer Kate Churchill rocked a black motorcycle jacket over a patterned black dress and suede booties
The Jungle Book alum Neel Sethi wore a black silk button up, ripped jeans, loafers, and a Louis Vuitton belt.
Borrasca actress Peyton Kennedy bared her belly beneath a tie-dye suit while Trouble songstress Maya Jenkins opted for a green velvet mini-dress.
Animal Kingdom star Christina Ochoa and Promised Land star Katya Martín both toted colorful clutches with their black ensembles.
Suited up! Also attending the Encounter premiere were TikTok star Madi Monroe (L) in a blue blazer mini-dress and Little Fires Everywhere star Jade Pettyjohn (R) in a belted beige blazer
Former child star: The Jungle Book alum Neel Sethi wore a black silk button up, ripped jeans, loafers, and a Louis Vuitton belt
Lovely ladies: Borrasca actress Peyton Kennedy bared her belly beneath a tie-dye suit while Trouble songstress Maya Jenkins opted for a green velvet mini-dress
Twinning! Animal Kingdom star Christina Ochoa (L) and Promised Land star Katya Martín (R) both toted colorful clutches with their black ensembles