Richard Madden looks sharp on the red carpet of star-studded 1917 London premiere

It’s the hotly-anticipated World War One epic by Sam Mendes.

And Richard Madden looked sharp alongside his chic co-star Claire Duburcq for the star-studded premiere for 1917, which took place at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on Wednesday.

The actor, 33, was dressed to impress as he stepped out onto the red carpet in a black tuxedo, which he paired with a crisp white shirt and a black bow tie.

Androgynous chic: French actress Claire was sure to turn heads in her dark red suit, which she paired with a white lace shirt

Stars: Richard Madden looked sharp in a black tuxedo as he joined chic Claire Duburcq at star-studded London premiere for Sam Mendes’ World War One epic 1917 on Wednesday

Richard completed his look by stepping out in a pair of sleek black shoes, and kept his accessories simple by wearing a designer watch. 

His brunette locks were styled into a slick Pompadour, while he had a close-cropped beard for a ruggedly handsome look. 

Richard takes on the supporting role of Lieutenant Blake in the film, brother to Dean-Charles Chapman’s lead character who is known by the same name.

French actress Claire was sure to turn heads in her androgynous chic look as he teamed a dark red suit with a white lace shirt.

Handsome: Richard's brunette locks were styled into a slick Pompadour, while he had a close-cropped beard for a ruggedly handsome look

Handsome: Richard’s brunette locks were styled into a slick Pompadour, while he had a close-cropped beard for a ruggedly handsome look

Chic: Claire completed her look by boosting her height in a pair of black bow-detail heels

Chic: Claire completed her look by boosting her height in a pair of black bow-detail heels

Glamorous: Claire's brunette locks were pulled back into a sleek ponytail, while she wore a natural palette of make-up for the outing

In good spirits: Claire beamed as she took to the red carpet

Glamorous: Claire’s brunette locks were pulled back into a sleek ponytail, while she wore a natural palette of make-up for the outing

Co-stars: Richard enjoyed a chat with fellow cast member Andrew Scott at the premiere

Co-stars: Richard enjoyed a chat with fellow cast member Andrew Scott at the premiere

Animated: The pair appeared to be enjoying an interesting conversation at the event

Chatty: Richard spoke animatedly

Animated: The pair appeared to be enjoying an interesting conversation at the event

Claire completed her look by boosting her height in a pair of black bow-detail heels, while she chose to forgo wearing any accessories.

Her brunette locks were pulled back into a sleek ponytail, while she wore a natural palette of make-up for the outing.

The actress makes a brief appearance, and portrays an unnamed French woman who is found hiding underground of a bombed-out city. 

Simple: Claire chose to forgo wearing any accessories for the event

Simple: Claire chose to forgo wearing any accessories for the event

Star: The actress makes a brief appearance, and portrays an unnamed French woman who is found hiding underground of a bombed-out city

Relaxed: Claire appeared to be in good spirits while on the red carpet

Star: The actress makes a brief appearance, and portrays an unnamed French woman who is found hiding underground of a bombed-out city

Royal visit: Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall made an appearance at the event

Royal visit: Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall made an appearance at the event

Arriving in style: Price Charles donned a black suit for the occasion, while Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall wore a shawl that had a hot pink trim over a black gown

Arriving in style: Price Charles donned a black suit for the occasion, while Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall wore a shawl that had a hot pink trim over a black gown

Stylish: The Duchess kept her personal items in a dazzling clutch bag and a diamond necklace

Stylish: The Duchess kept her personal items in a dazzling clutch bag and a diamond necklace

Meeting: Prince Charles spoke with the cast as they waited for the screening to take place

Enjoying themselves: Richard smiled at Andrew as he chatted

Meeting: Prince Charles spoke with the cast as they waited for the screening to take place

Talkative: Camilla also took the time to chat with Andrew and Richard

Talkative: Camilla also took the time to chat with Andrew and Richard

Having a great time: Sam and Andrew looked delighted as they enjoyed World Premiere and Royal Performance after party at The Old Library in Guildhall

Giggles: The pair looked to be in great spirits

Having a great time: Sam and Andrew looked delighted as they enjoyed World Premiere and Royal Performance after party at The Old Library in Guildhall

Pals: Sam wrapped his arm around Andrew's shoulder as they took a photo

Pals: Sam wrapped his arm around Andrew’s shoulder as they took a photo

Andrew Scott, who plays Lieutenant Leslie in the World War One epic, looked dapper in a red velvet suit jacket which he paired with tailored trousers. 

Adding to the suave look, the Sherlock star wore a cummerbund around his waist and completed his ensemble with a bow tie and brogues.

His raven tresses were brushed into a tousled style, and Andrew chose not to wear any accessories to keep the outfit simple, yet sharp.

Handsome: Andrew Scott, who plays Lieutenant Leslie in the World War One epic, looked dapper in a red velvet suit jacket which he paired with tailored trousers

Handsome: Andrew Scott, who plays Lieutenant Leslie in the World War One epic, looked dapper in a red velvet suit jacket which he paired with tailored trousers

Dapper: Andrew's raven tresses were brushed into a tousled style, and Andrew chose not to wear any accessories to keep the outfit simple, yet sharp

Suave: The actor ruffled his hair while taking photos

Dapper: Andrew’s raven tresses were brushed into a tousled style, and Andrew chose not to wear any accessories to keep the outfit simple, yet sharp

Ready to go: Andrew adjusted his suit jacket as he got ready to step out onto the carpet

Ready to go: Andrew adjusted his suit jacket as he got ready to step out onto the carpet

Sharp: Adding to the suave look, the Sherlock star wore a cummerbund around his waist and completed his ensemble with a bow tie and brogues

Sharp: Adding to the suave look, the Sherlock star wore a cummerbund around his waist and completed his ensemble with a bow tie and brogues

Looking good: Andrew was sure to set pulses racing as he arrived on the red carpet in his look

Enjoying himself: Andrew appeared to be in high spirits

Looking good: Andrew was sure to set pulses racing as he arrived on the red carpet in his look

Delighted: The actor couldn't help but smile as he joined his co-stars on the carpet

Delighted: The actor couldn’t help but smile as he joined his co-stars on the carpet

Beaming: The actor appeared to be in great spirits as he posed for photos

Beaming: The actor appeared to be in great spirits as he posed for photos

Adjustments: Andrew could be seen fixing his bow tie so that it was perfectly straight

Adjustments: Andrew could be seen fixing his bow tie so that it was perfectly straight 

Beaming: Andrew and Richard posed beside screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns, who looked stunning in a dark blue gown

Beaming: Andrew and Richard posed beside screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns, who looked stunning in a dark blue gown

Leading man George kept things simple in a black suit and tie, which he teamed with a crisp dinner shirt and a metal pin bar. 

He was joined on the red carpet by his fellow lead star Dean-Charles Chapman, who viewers may remember as Tommen Baratheon in Game Of Thrones.

The actor also chose to don a black suit for the occasion, and he added a touch of class to his ensemble by wearing a white pocket square.

Must-watch drama: 1917 follows Lance Corporals Schofield (George MacKay) and Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) as they sneak into enemy territory to stop a doomed attack

Must-watch drama: 1917 follows Lance Corporals Schofield (George MacKay) and Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) as they sneak into enemy territory to stop a doomed attack

Suited and booted: Leading man George kept things simple in a black suit and tie

Suited and booted: Leading man George kept things simple in a black suit and tie

Well dressed: George teamed his suit with a crisp dinner shirt and a metal pin bar

Well dressed: George teamed his suit with a crisp dinner shirt and a metal pin bar

Leading man: George was joined on the red carpet by his fellow lead Dean-Charles Chapman, who viewers may remember as Tommen Baratheon in Game Of Thrones

Leading man: George was joined on the red carpet by his fellow lead Dean-Charles Chapman, who viewers may remember as Tommen Baratheon in Game Of Thrones

Dashing: The actor also chose to don a black suit for the occasion, and he added a touch of class to his ensemble by wearing a white pocket square

Dashing: The actor also chose to don a black suit for the occasion, and he added a touch of class to his ensemble by wearing a white pocket square

Dream team: George and Dean-Charles posed on the red carpet alongside director Sam

What a trio: The actors and director looked handsome in their similar ensembles

Dream team: George and Dean-Charles posed on the red carpet alongside director Sam

Man behind the camera: Director Sam stepped out in a black suit for his film's premiere

Man behind the camera: Director Sam stepped out in a black suit for his film’s premiere

1917 follows Lance Corporals Schofield (George MacKay) and Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) as they are tasked with a seemingly impossible mission to sneak into enemy territory to stop a doomed attack by the Allied Forces. 

Traversing the dangerous French landscape, the pair must do everything they can to get their message to the powers that be so they can save 1600 soldiers from walking into a deadly trap.

The intense drama is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seat, as it is shot and edited to look as if it takes place in real time, and as a single long take.

Smart: Mark Strong, who also plays a Lieutenant in the film, looked stylish in a blue velvet blazer which he donned over a white shirt and black trousers

Smart: Mark Strong, who also plays a Lieutenant in the film, looked stylish in a blue velvet blazer which he donned over a white shirt and black trousers

Debonair: Mark complemented his suit by wearing a black bow tie and a white pocket square

Handsome: Mark opted for a clean-shaven look for the event

Debonair: Mark complemented his suit by wearing a black bow tie and a white pocket square

Upping the glamour: Mark joined his wife Liza Marshall, who looked stunning in a blue leopard-print gown

Upping the glamour: Mark joined his wife Liza Marshall, who looked stunning in a blue leopard-print gown

Handsome: Daniel Mays, who also makes a cameo in the film as a Lieutenant, dressed in a black suit for the premiere

Handsome: Daniel Mays, who also makes a cameo in the film as a Lieutenant, dressed in a black suit for the premiere

Staying warm: Lily Cole wrapped up in a black jacket which she teamed with a fluffy hat and a pair of sturdy boots

Staying warm: Lily Cole wrapped up in a black jacket which she teamed with a fluffy hat and a pair of sturdy boots

Suave: Ed Westwick wore a brown longline jacket over a black turtleneck top and blue trousers

Suave: Ed Westwick wore a brown longline jacket over a black turtleneck top and blue trousers

Stylish: Singer Elaine Paige wore a plunging monochrome midi dress for the permiere

Glittering: She accessorised with a sapphire necklace

Stylish: Singer Elaine Paige wore a plunging monochrome midi dress for the permiere

Friendly: Elaine was joined by a male companion at the event

Friendly: Elaine was joined by a male companion at the event

Eccentric sense of style: Edith Bowman looked sensational in a polka-dot gown

Eccentric sense of style: Edith Bowman looked sensational in a polka-dot gown

Pop of colour: Edith boosted her height in a pair of quirky yellow heels

Warm: She also wore a pair of black gloves to keep off the winter chill

Pop of colour: Edith boosted her height in a pair of quirky yellow heels

Earlier this year, the director said in a featurette of filming the war epic as one long take: ‘From the very beginning, I felt this movie should be told in real time.

‘Every step of the journey, breathing every breath with these men, felt integral, and there’s no better way to tell this story than with one continuous shot.’ 

Mendes enlisted Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins to shoot the film, who explained that he knew this would be a very ‘immersive’ movie. 

1917 will be released on 25th December 2019 in the US, and 10th January 2020 in the UK.

Dream team: Jamie Parker, Andrew, Richard, Krysty, George, Sam, Dean-Charles, Mark, Pippa Harris, Nabhaan Rizwan, Claire and Daniel posed on the carpet together

Out soon: 1917 will be released on December 25 2019 in the US, and January 10, 2020 in the UK

Out soon: 1917 will be released on December 25 2019 in the US, and January 10, 2020 in the UK

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