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Tom Hanks puts on a dapper display as he leads the stars at Elvis’ Sydney premiere 

The stars aligned in Sydney on Sunday night time for the Elvis premiere.

Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks was joined by his co-stars Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge, as nicely as the movie’s director Baz Luhrmann, to steer the luminaries on the State Theatre pink carpet.

Hanks, 65, was dapper in black suede footwear throughout his animated cameo during which he gave a double-finger level. 

A galaxy of stars! Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks was joined by his co-stars Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge, as well as the film's director Baz Luhrmann, to lead the luminaries

A galaxy of stars! Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks was joined by his co-stars Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge, as nicely as the movie’s director Baz Luhrmann, to steer the luminaries

Hanks was joined on the pink carpet by his co-stars Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge.

The younger actors, who play Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley respectively, lit up the room once they arrived.

Butler, 30, wowed in a brown swimsuit beneath which he donned an unbuttoned white shirt.  

Headliners: Hanks was joined on the red carpet by his co-stars Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge

Headliners: Hanks was joined on the pink carpet by his co-stars Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge

Man of the moment: Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks led the luminaries on the State Theatre red carpet

Man of the second: Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks led the luminaries on the State Theatre pink carpet

The Saving Private Ryan actor slipped a black jacket on over a white dress shirt and a slate gray tie.

On his decrease half, Hanks wore black trousers and black suede footwear.

He excitedly pointed for the cameras as he posed up a storm on the pink carpet. 

The look: The Saving Private Ryan actor slipped a black jacket on over a white dress shirt and a slate grey tie

The look: The Saving Private Ryan actor slipped a black jacket on over a white dress shirt and a slate gray tie

Excited: Hanks, 65, was dapper in black suede shoes during his animated cameo in which he gave a double-finger point

Excited: Hanks, 65, was dapper in black suede footwear throughout his animated cameo during which he gave a double-finger level

Bubbly: He excitedly pointed for the cameras as he posed up a storm on the red carpet

On his lower half, Hanks wore black trousers and black suede shoes

Bubbly: He excitedly pointed for the cameras as he posed up a storm on the pink carpet

Butler regarded era-appropriate in his flared trousers and coiffed coiffure.

The breakout star of Once Upon A Time in Hollywood capped off the look with patent leather-based footwear and a skinny gold chain round his neck. 

Meanwhile, Australian actress DeJonge was fairly in pink for the A-list occasion.

All shook up: Butler looked era-appropriate in his flared trousers and coiffed hairstyle

All shook up: Butler regarded era-appropriate in his flared trousers and coiffed coiffure

Golden boy: The breakout star of Once Upon A Time in Hollywood capped off the look with patent leather shoes and a thin gold chain around his neck

Golden boy: The breakout star of Once Upon A Time in Hollywood capped off the look with patent leather-based footwear and a skinny gold chain round his neck

Rising star: The fledgling actor smouldered during the high-profile industry event

Rising star: The fledgling actor smouldered throughout the high-profile business occasion

DeJonge went braless beneath the flowing satin dress, displaying a trace of sideboob throughout her pink carpet strut. 

The Australian actress additionally shared a non-public joke and a smile along with her California-bred co-star.

At one level, the star of The Staircase warmly positioned a hand on Austin’s chest. 

Peep show: DeJonge went braless beneath the flowing satin dress, showing a hint of sideboob during her red carpet strut

Peep present: DeJonge went braless beneath the flowing satin dress, displaying a trace of sideboob throughout her pink carpet strut

Chemistry: At one point, the star of The Staircase warmly placed a hand on Austin's chest

Chemistry: At one level, the star of The Staircase warmly positioned a hand on Austin’s chest

Laughing it up: The Australian actress also shared a private joke and a smile with her California-bred co-star

Laughing it up: The Australian actress additionally shared a non-public joke and a smile along with her California-bred co-star

Star turn: Olivia enjoys a solo moment on the red carpet

Star flip: Olivia enjoys a solo second on the pink carpet

Daring to bare: DeJonge looks coyly over her shoulder while in her backless garment

Daring to reveal: DeJonge seems to be coyly over her shoulder whereas in her backless garment 

Later she joined her director, Baz Luhrmann, for a picture alternative.

Luhrmann, 59, wore head-to-toe black for the premiere of his 2 hour and 39 minute lengthy epic.

He accessorised with a pearl necklace and matching bracelet, as nicely as a number of chunky, ornate rings on his fingers. 

His muse: Later she joined her director, Baz Luhrmann, for a photo opportunity

His muse: Later she joined her director, Baz Luhrmann, for a picture alternative

Back in black: Luhrmann, 59, wore head-to-toe black for the premiere of his 2 hour and 39 minute long epic

Back in black: Luhrmann, 59, wore head-to-toe black for the premiere of his 2 hour and 39 minute lengthy epic

Fancy: He accessorised with a pearl necklace and matching bracelet, as well as several chunky, ornate rings on his fingers

Fancy: He accessorised with a pearl necklace and matching bracelet, as nicely as a number of chunky, ornate rings on his fingers

TV stars Ada Nicodemou and Kerri-Anne Kennerley led the Australian contingent at the all-star affair.

Home and Away actress Ada shocked in a lengthy sleeve, black floral print dress with a plunging neckline.

A hem that ended simply above her knees confirmed off the 45-year-old’s attractive gams. 

Flower power! TV stars Ada Nicodemou (pictured) and Kerri-Anne Kennerley led the Australian contingent at the all-star affair

Flower energy! TV stars Ada Nicodemou (pictured) and Kerri-Anne Kennerley led the Australian contingent at the all-star affair

Kennerley, in the meantime, appeared to wind again the clock, trying far youthful than her 68 years.

The TV veteran wowed in a black swimsuit worn over a sheer black shirt.

A pair of silver heels capped off the look. 

What's her secret? Kennerley, meanwhile, appeared to wind back the clock, looking far younger than her 68 years

What’s her secret? Kennerley, in the meantime, appeared to wind again the clock, trying far youthful than her 68 years

Wiggles Anthony Field and Tsehay Hawkins have been additionally in attendance, with the Blue Wiggle buying and selling in his blue skivvy for a putting gold tuxedo.

Tsehay in the meantime turned heads in a white jacket worn over a blue mini-dress, and capped off with white platform-soled boots.

Both entertainers did the Wiggles’ signature level for his or her pink carpet picture alternative. 

Making their point: Wiggles Anthony Field and Tsehay Hawkins were also in attendance, with the Blue Wiggle trading in his blue skivvy for a striking gold tuxedo

Making their level: Wiggles Anthony Field and Tsehay Hawkins have been additionally in attendance, with the Blue Wiggle buying and selling in his blue skivvy for a putting gold tuxedo

Gorgeous trio: Richard Wilkins hit the red carpet with girlfriend Nicole Dale and son Christian Wilkins

Gorgeous trio: Richard Wilkins hit the pink carpet with girlfriend Nicole Dale and son Christian Wilkins

Richard Wilkins hit the pink carpet with girlfriend Nicole Dale and son Christian Wilkins.

The leisure reporter was peak dapper in an all-black tuxedo, whereas Nicole was radiant in pink.

Christian, in the meantime confirmed off his toned arms in a black, floral print dress. 

Guns out! Christian, meanwhile showed off his toned arms in a black, floral print dress

Guns out! Christian, in the meantime confirmed off his toned arms in a black, floral print dress

The mannequin, 26, flashed loads of leg via the garment’s thigh-high cut up.

The assertion dress bore the phrase ‘FAIRY’ throughout the entrance.

Christian made the most of his luscious blond locks, sporting them free and cascading for his pink carpet flip. 

Legs for days! The model, 26, flashed plenty of leg through the garment's thigh-high split

Legs for days! The mannequin, 26, flashed loads of leg via the garment’s thigh-high cut up

Supermodel and actress Gemma Ward additionally made an look at the State Theatre.

The 34-year-old shocked in a white tassel dress and introduced the glitter with sparkly heels and a beaded purse.

Her blonde tresses have been pulled again tightly from her well-known options. 

Catwalk queen: Gemma Ward, 34, stunned in a white tassel dress and brought the glitter with sparkly heels and a beaded purse

Catwalk queen: Gemma Ward, 34, shocked in a white tassel dress and introduced the glitter with sparkly heels and a beaded purse

Also gorgeous in white was Gemma’s fellow Aussie mannequin, Victoria Lee. 

On the reverse finish of the color spectrum was Michael Clarke’s ex-wife, Kyly Clarke, baring her abs and legs in an all-black ensemble. 

Wowing in his personal all-black attire was Australia’s Eurovision 2022 consultant, Sheldon Riley, 23. 

White on! Also stunning in white was Gemma's fellow Aussie model, Victoria Lee

White on! Also gorgeous in white was Gemma’s fellow Aussie mannequin, Victoria Lee

Abs-olutely fabulous! On the opposite end of the colour spectrum was Michael Clarke's ex-wife, Kyly Clarke, baring her abs and legs in an all-black ensemble

Abs-olutely fabulous! On the reverse finish of the color spectrum was Michael Clarke’s ex-wife, Kyly Clarke, baring her abs and legs in an all-black ensemble

Crooner: Australia's Eurovision 2022 representative, Sheldon Riley, also made an impressive appearance

Crooner: Australia’s Eurovision 2022 consultant, Sheldon Riley, additionally made a powerful look

The movie stars Tom as Elvis’ supervisor Colonel Tom Parker, who was notorious for dishonest the music icon out of a truthful share of royalties for his songs.

But the actor believes that his alter ego ought to be recognised for his half in making Elvis a megastar.

Hanks stated: ‘I’ve heard from many individuals that he was a pleasant man, lit up each room. Was he a low-cost criminal who performed quick and free with the money? Yeah, (however) he introduced pleasure to all the things he did. With simply a little little bit of larceny.

Acting talent: Australian star Richard Roxburgh seen here with a guest

Acting expertise: Australian star Richard Roxburgh seen right here with a visitor

Hunk: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse star Xavier Samuel, 38, also made an appearance

Hunk: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse star Xavier Samuel, 38, additionally made an look 

‘Baz stated there was no Elvis with out Colonel Tom Parker, it was a utterly symbiotic relationship.

‘You have to offer him credit score and see the actuality that the quantity of the way Colonel Parker cheated folks out of nickles and dimes was extraordinary.’

Luhrmann’s film follows Elvis from his childhood poverty via his emergence as a world celebrity earlier than his premature loss of life at the age of simply 42 in 1977 and the director needs audiences to have an immersive expertise when watching the movie.

The Moulin Rouge! director stated: ‘I need the viewers who do not care about Elvis to really feel what it was wish to be there (when he first carried out). He was the authentic punk rocker.’

All that glitters: Celeste Barber wore a gold dress with an enormous bow for the outing with her husband Api Robin

All that glitters: Celeste Barber wore a gold dress with an unlimited bow for the outing along with her husband Api Robin

Sighted first: Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson was an early arrival for the event

Sighted first: Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson was an early arrival for the occasion

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