Sky’s Up Next event welcomed a host of famous faces at London‘s Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on Tuesday evening.
And actress’s Sheridan Smith, Rose Leslie and Gemma Arterton led the slew of A-listers as they posed up a gorgeous storm on the red carpet.
The bash was hosted by Claudia Winkleman, as guests got an exclusive look at what’s coming up next on Sky, while hearing from the stars of some of their biggest TV shows and films.
36-year-old Gemma donned a black, Grecian style maxi dress with a thigh-grazing slit, backless design and gold metal choker neckline.
The heavy neckline featured large jewel detailing and fell into a chain at the back, which followed down her displayed back.
The Clash of the Titans actress paired her look with strapped gold heels and complementing jewellery, including hooped earrings and a chunky ring.
Greek goddess? Gemma, 36, donned a black, Grecian style maxi dress with a thigh-grazing slit, backless design and gold metal choker neckline
Details: The heavy neckline featured large black and orange jewel detailing and fell into a chain at the back
Accessorise: The Clash of the Titans actress paired her look with strapped gold heels and complementing jewellery, including hooped earrings and a chunky ring
Gemma sported a pink-toned makeup look for the event, with her short brunette locks bouncily blowdried and falling into a heavy side part.
She was joined on the red carpet by Morwenna Banks, who stars alongside her in their upcoming Sky Original Funny Woman.
Standing hand in hand with Gemma, Morwenna sported a black long-sleeved dress with a sweetheart neckline and shoulder pad design, as the bodice was decorated with a pinstripe design.
Meanwhile, 35-year-old Rose opted for a subtle chic look in a strapless black jumpsuit with a wide leg as she celebrated the release of Sky’s serialised adaptation of The Time Traveler’s Wife.
The star, known for her work in Downton Abbey, added black pointed toe heels with a diamanté encrusting on the toe.
Co-stars: She was joined on the red carpet by Morwenna Banks, who stars alongside her in their upcoming Sky Original Funny Woman
Duo: Standing hand in hand with Gemma, Morwenna sported a black long-sleeved dress with a sweetheart neckline and shoulder pad design, as the bodice was decorated with a pinstripe design
Simple: 35-year-old Rose opted for a subtle chic look in a strapless black jumpsuit with a wide leg as she celebrated the release of Sky’s serialised adaptation of The Time Traveler’s Wife
Sleek: Her tresses were sleek back in a low ponytail, while her subtle makeup looked highlighted her glowing complexion
On-screen couple: She joined Theo James on the red carpet, who plays her on-screen husband in The Time Traveler’s Wife
Her tresses were sleek back in a low ponytail, while her subtle makeup looked highlighted her glowing complexion.
Keeping accessories minimal but statement, the actress added a wraparound gold arm bangle and complementing dainty hoop earrings.
She plays leading lady Clare in The Time Traveler’s Wife, starring alongside Theo James as her leading man – who she posed for some snaps with on the red carpet.
Meet and greet: Before making it to the lavish carpet, Rose stopped to sign some autographs for fans who were eagerly awaiting her arrival
Dapper: The pair giggled as they posed for a series of snaps, with Theo looking suave in a grey checked suit
Suave: Theo, who plays time-traveller Henry DeTamble in the new adaption series, posed for a host of dashing shots on the red carpet
TV Writer: Steven Moffat seemed in high spirits in a navy suit as he smiled next to his leading star Rose
Theo looked suave in a comfortable checked grey suit with a navy cotton shirt underneath – as he and Rose giggled to each other while arm in arm.
Rose also stopped to pose with TV writer and producer Steven Moffat, to celebrate his adaptation of the 2003 novel by Audrey Niffenegger.
Before making it to the lavish carpet, Rose stopped to sign some autographs for fans who were eagerly awaiting her arrival.
For Sheridan, spring was the word as she stunned in a floaty floral print dress with a wrap-over design and asymmetric hem.
Florals: For Sheridan, 40, spring was the word as she stunned in a floaty floral print dress with a wrap-over design and asymmetric hem
Bombshell: Her blonde locks were styled in a soft crimped wave, as a half ponytail pulled up part of her hair, leaving some strands down to frame her face
The star, 40, gave a glimpse at her legs as the wrap-over material created a small slit running up the middle of the dress.
She elevated her height in a pair of open-toed black strapped heels with a metal design running around the ankle strap.
Sheridan’s blonde locks were styled in a soft crimped wave, as a half ponytail pulled up part of her hair, leaving some strands down to frame her face.
Ooh la la! Katherine Ryan was a lady in red as she sported a midi shirt dress for the evening – featuring a ruched bust design and extreme puff out sleeve
Complementing: The comedian matched her makeup to her ensemble with red lipstick, scraping back her golden tresses in a braided bun
Pose: She posed alongside Romesh Ranganathan – who sported a loose charcoal co-ord over a white T-shirt
Co-stars: Romesh and Katherine are currently filming for their Sky comedy Romantic Getaway, in which they play a married couple
Tailored: Claudia Winkleman, 50, sported a chic black flared trouser and blazer co-ord for the appearance
She opted for a glowing makeup look with a pink blush and glossy pink lip to match her colourful dress as the event announced her new comedy Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything, which follows her character Rosie deciding to change her life by ‘giving up everything’.
Among the new Sky productions that were released at the event was also The Tattooist of Auschwitz – which is a six part limited series based on the global best-selling novel by Heather Morris, telling the true story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who is given the job of tattooing identification numbers on fellow prisoners’ arms in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during World War Two.
Three part I Hate Suzie Too, which stars Daniel Ings and Leila Farzad and Sky Original Christmas Carole were also announced during the evening – amongst many other films and series.
The TV giant also announced that one of the first projects to be filmed at the newly opening Sky Studios Elstree will be Universal Pictures highly anticipated film adaptations of the hit musical Wicked.
Dark: Her hair was styled in a straight look which fell mid-length to her chest, as a heavy fringe graced her forehead – with a dark eye makeup look
Helping out! Comedians Russell Howard and Greg Davies put on a typically playful display while grinning for shots together – with Russell giving Greg a helping hand to tie his blazer
Planned? The pair matched in navy suits, as Greg paired a black T-shirt underneath while Russell went for a crisp white shirt and dark tie
And it wasn’t just the Sky actors who got to enjoy the glitzy event, as a host of A-listers strutted down the red carpet.
Claudia Winkleman acted as the host for the evening, sporting a chic black flared trouser and blazer co-ord for the appearance.
The 50-year-old had a top underneath the blazer which featured a lace material and black bow at the neckline, with glitzy button detailing.
Classy: Keeley Hawes looked elegant as ever in a quilted midi dress with a blazer style neckline
Dewy: Keeley had her short hair styled in a soft curl, as he makeup was subtle yet glowing for the appearance
Hoops: She added small gold hooped earrings to accessorise the vintage couture look
The presenter stacked gold bangles on her wrist while adding a number of rings, as she held onto a flat white handbag.
Her hair was styled in a straight look which fell mid-length to her chest, as a heavy fringe graced her forehead – with a dark eye makeup look.
Katherine Ryan was a lady in red as she sported a midi shirt dress for the evening – featuring a ruched bust design and extreme puff out sleeve.
The comedian matched her makeup to her ensemble with red lipstick, scraping back her golden tresses in a braided bun.
All-in-one: Suranne Jones kept her look comfortable yet chic in a puff-sleeve jumpsuit, with a wide leg and fitted waist design
Trendy: Aston Merrygold oozed style in a satin cream shirt and loose-fitting black trousers, which he decorated with a silver chain along the pocket area as he wrapped an arm around fiancée Sarah
Work it: Dancer Sarah sported a light mustard gown with a side slit to show off her toned legs, showcasing a large Chanel clutch
Bold! The Inbetweeners star James Buckley went bold in a burgundy suit for the Sky event, layering it over a white shirt with purple paisley pattern – appearing with his wife Clair
She posed alongside Romesh Ranganathan, as the pair are currently filming for their Sky comedy Romantic Getaway – with Romesh sporting a loose charcoal co-ord over a white T-shirt.
Comedians Russell Howard and Greg Davies put on a typically playful display while grinning for shots together – with Russell giving Greg a helping hand to tie his blazer.
The pair matched in navy suits, as Greg paired a black T-shirt underneath while Russell went for a crisp white shirt and dark tie.
Keeley Hawes looked elegant as ever in a quilted midi dress with a blazer style neckline, mid-length sleeve and puffed out skirt.
Pysique: Clair donned a summery ensemble with an eye-catching green dress as she showed off her busty figure, while her hair was prettily styled in a curl – with some pieces clipped back
The actress’s ensemble also included pockets, as she matched it with a pair of velvet navy court heels while smiling for the cameras.
Keeley had her short hair styled in a soft curl, as he makeup was subtle yet glowing for the appearance.
Suranne Jones kept her look comfortable yet chic in a puff-sleeve jumpsuit, with a wide leg and fitted waist design.
She donned flat sandals with chunky straps, clutching onto a bright beige mini handbag as she beamed for the cameras.
Aston Merrygold oozed style in a satin cream shirt and loose-fitting black trousers, which he decorated with a silver chain along the pocket area.
The JLS singer added a charm necklace and small silver hoop earring to his red carpet look, wrapping an arm around his fiancée Sarah Richards.
Dancer Sarah sported a light mustard gown with a side slit to show off her toned legs, showcasing a large Chanel clutch.
She added lace-up panel black heels to match her bag, as her ombre blonde locks were styled in a wave
The Inbetweeners star James Buckley went bold in a burgundy suit for the Sky event, layering it over a white shirt with purple paisley pattern.
He worked the red carpet alongside wife Clair, who donned a summery ensemble with an eye-catching green dress.
The dress featured a square neck, as she showed off her busty figure, while her hair was prettily styled in a curl – with some pieces clipped back.
