Henry Golding, Jonah Hauer-King Attend Dunhill Pre-BAFTA Dinner


On a clear night in London, some of the biggest stars and filmmakers in the U.K. attended the ninth annual pre-BAFTA Filmmakers dinner. The event, held on Tuesday at Mayfair’s Dunhill Bourdon house, the posh storefront and private club with a screening room and spa, saw a flurry of A-list celebrities decked out in their best black-tie looks.

Jason Isaacs and his wife Emma Hewitt were the toast of the night at a reception held before the VIP dinner. And “The White Lotus” actor wasn’t the only HBO veteran in attendance. In the corner of the room, one could spot as Brian Cox, the famous patriarch from “Succession;” Harry Lawtey, the actor known for making hearts flutter on “Industry;” Marisa Abela, also of “Industry”; and Fabien Frankel from “House of the Dragon.”

Other guests included A-list directors such as Joe Wright and Nia DaCosta. Henry Golding, who has fended off James Bond casting rumors, looked the part of suave elegance — turning heads in a red velvet blazer. Tramell Tillman, the Emmy-winner actor on “Severance,” stunned in a black knee-length checkered coat.

At dinner, Lesley Manville was everyone’s BFF. She was seated at the same table as Jonah Hauer-King, who played Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid,” and the British actor and writer Malachi Kirby. Emilia Jones, the star of “CODA,” rubbed shoulders with luminaries such as celebrated costume designer PC Williams and fashion designer (and Dunhill creative director) Simon Holloway.

CEO of Dunhill Matthew Ives welcomed the room to the festivities, offering a heartfelt toast, as the guests drank and dined. Once the clock struck midnight, an after party featuring a live band kept many of these stars up on their feet late into the night.

“Film is central to the inspiration and cultural fabric of Dunhill,” Holloway said. “There is an enduring relationship between the House and the world of cinema, from collections that are inspired by the golden age of Hollywood style to the wardrobing of contemporary films such as our work on the Steven Soderbergh-directed ‘Black Bag’ and television series such as ‘Mobland’ and ‘The Girlfriend.’”

He added, “Tailoring and filmmaking are meticulous crafts, grounded in the power of cut, proportion and silhouette and ultimately in service of character. It is a privilege to deepen that connection through our partnership with BAFTA to help shape the future of British screen culture.”

See all the photos from the event below.


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