Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu, Rachel Zegler at Shazam! screening

Dame Helen Mirren commands attention in a vivid pink cloak while Lucy Liu dons yellow gown with thigh split and Rachel Zegler stuns in black sheer dress at star-studded Shazam! Fury of the Gods UK screening

Dame Helen Mirren ensured caught the eye of onlookers as she stepped out in a brightly coloured ensemble to the Shazam! Fury of the Gods UK special screening at Cineworld Leicester Square in London on Tuesday.

The actress, 77, who plays the role of Hespera in the film, wore a bright pink cloak over a black dress as she attended the bash.

She was joined by actresses Rachel Zegler, 21, who wore a black semi-sheer dress and Lucy Liu, 54, who donned a glamorous yellow gown with a thigh-high split, with the three stars leading the glamour at the star-studded event.

Dame Helen was seen wearing a vivid pink cloak as she posed on the red carpet at the event.

The garment featured a large bow on the neckline and she wore it open at the front to reveal her black dress underneath. 


Glitterati: Dame Helen Mirren, 77, commanded attention in a pink cloak while Lucy Liu, 54, stunned in canary yellow at the Shazam! Fury of the Gods UK special screening on Tuesday

All stars: Rachel Zegler, 21, wore a black semi-sheer dress as she attended the event at Cineworld Leicester Square in London

The cloak swept the floor as she posed for pictures and she wore a pair of black gloves to match her dress.

Dame Helen wore her blonde hair in an up do and opted for a glamorous look with her make-up.

She wore a glistening silver costume bracelet and some dazzling pendulum earrings for the evening.

The star was seen posing arm-in-arm with Lucy and Rachel before heading inside for the screening.

Lucy, who plays Kalypso in the film, cut a very glamorous figure as she posed in her canary yellow gown.

The garment swept the ground with the long train resting on the floor beside her.

Her off-the-shoulder dress featured ruffled detail below the neckline to the front and was pleated and cinched in at the waist.

The screen star’s long legs were on show due to the thigh-high split towards the front. 

Glitz and glamour: (L-R) Dame Helen, Lucy and Rachel were seen posing arm-in-arm as they stood on the red carpet

Fashion focus: Dame Helen was seen wearing a vivid pink cloak as she posed on the red carpet at the event

In style: The garment featured a large bow on the neckline and she wore it open at the front to reveal her black dress underneath

Lucy added a few inches to her stature by wearing a pair of gold platform heels and accessorised with a pair of matching hoop earrings.

She highlighted her pretty features by wearing lashings of make-up for the evening.

Rachel, who plays Anthea in the film, looked stunning as she donned a semi-sheer black dress with a green floral design on the skirt.

The garment featured loose ruffles towards the hem, with the material resting on the ground.

Her long legs were on show through the see-through skirt as she posed while glancing back over her shoulder.

The off-the-shoulder dress featured a ruffled square neckline with a green lace design across the top.

She accessorised with some beautiful diamond and white gold jewellery by Nour by Jahan.


Stand-out sense of style: The cloak swept the floor as she posed for pictures and she wore a pair of black gloves to match her dress

Sheer beauty: Dame Helen wore her blonde hair in an up do and opted for a glamorous look with her make-up

Playful mood: Dame Helen could be seen posing next to the movie logo as she stood on the red carpet

Movie magic: The actress plays the role of Hespera in the film which is set for release in the UK on March 17

Chatterbox: She wore a glistening silver costume bracelet and some dazzling pendulum earrings for the evening as she spoke to the media on the red carpet

The sequel to 2019’s Shazam is the first of four DCEU films arriving in 2023, hitting theaters March 17, followed by The Flash (June 16), Blue Bettle (August 18) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (December 25).

Shazam tells the story of Billy Batson (Asher Angel) and his fellow foster kids who are bestowed with the powers of the gods as they learn how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos.

A vengeful trio of ancient gods arrive on Earth in a bid to find the magic stolen from them long ago with Shazam (Zachary Levi) and his allies getting thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.

It comes after Dame Helen revealed that she broke her finger while performing her own stunts on the set of Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

The actress said she was ‘incredibly brave’ and didn’t complain after the incident because she wanted to be a ‘real ”stunty” person’.

Speaking about filming action scenes while on The Graham Norton Show, she said: ‘I did some of my own stunts, but I broke my finger.


Fashion forward: Lucy, who plays Kalypso in the film, cut a very glamorous figure as she posed in her canary yellow gown

Helping hand: The garment swept the ground with the long train resting on the floor behind her, with an assistant ensuring everything was in place

Standing tall: Lucy wore a pair of open-toed gold platform heels to add a few inches to her stature

Woman of the moment: Lucy was seen on stage as she was interviewed about the movie at the special screening

Speaking out: She was seen addressing the crowd in London’s Leicester Square before heading into the cinema

Star quality: Lucy wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty features while she accessorised with a pair of gold earrings 

Friends in high places: Dame Helen placed her hand on Lucy’s shoulder as the pair chatted on the red carpet

‘I was incredibly brave and didn’t say anything or complain because I wanted to be a real “stunty” person.’

Talking about the film in general she went on to say: ‘Don’t ask me about the plot, it’s too complicated!

‘We are angry goddesses wearing unbelievably heavy costumes. It was very hot and uncomfortable and in fact Lucy (Liu) said at the end of the first day’s shooting, ”They are trying to kill us” in all seriousness.

‘I wanted to do it because I loved the first Shazam. It was sweet and funny. I am not a big superhero type person, but I loved the idea of it and happily signed up for the second one. It is great.’

At the end of last month Warner Bros. released the new trailer for Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which showcased new action-packed footage.

Zachary Levi – who debunked rumors he was being recast in December – returns as the title character – the adult superhero that Billy Batson (Asher Angel) turns into, after being gifted amazing powers by a wizard (Djimon Hounsou) in the original 2019 Shazam!

Shining star: Rachel, who plays Anthea in the film, looked stunning as she donned a semi-sheer black dress with a green floral design on the skirt

Power pose: The garment featured loose ruffles towards the hem, with the material resting on the ground

Stunning: Her long legs were on show through the see-through skirt as she posed while glancing back over her shoulder

Looking great: The off-the-shoulder dress featured a ruffled square neckline with a green lace design across the top

Bejewelled: Rachel accessorised with some beautiful diamond and white gold jewellery by Nour by Jahan

Dazzling: Rachel was in good spirits as she posed at the event, laughing while she wore some silver pendulum earrings

Busting some moves: The trio were in good spirits as they put on an animated display after arriving at the screening

Excitable: Dame Helen and Rachel looked ecstatic as they met fans at the event in London on Tuesday

Dapper chap: Jack Dylan Grazer, who plays Freddy Freeman in the film, looked smart in a brown pinstripe suit

Here’s looking at you: He wore a black shirt which he left open at the collar and a matching pair of shoes

Snap happy: Jack was in a cheerful mood as he posed for photos with excited fans outside the cinema

Open-mouthed: The actor was excitable as he posed for a selfie with a fan who had waited by the red carpet

Stepping out: American actor Charlie Barnett posed-up on the red carpet as he wore a beige pinstripe suit and black boots


Main man: Zachary Levi, who plays Shazam, wore a navy blue three piece suit and a white shirt under a black coat

Greeting his public: Zachary was happy to sign autographs for fans before heading into the cinema

The trailer begins with Kalypso (Lucy Liu) landing on an empty baseball field before summoning a massive creature up from the soil that lays waste to the ballpark.

‘We are at war. We will annihilate everything,’ says Hespera (Helen Mirren), as we see footage of destruction throughout the city.

‘The champions of this realm can do nothing to stop us,’ Hespera says, as it’s revealed she’s talking to a stunned Shazam himself.

‘You are very menacing. I just want you to know that,’ Shazam says, before an angry Hespera kicks him clear across the street.

‘A lot has changed in the last few years. A wizard gave me super powers, and then everybody got super powers,’ Shazam says, as we see his friends in their adult hero forms, played by Adam Brody, Meagan Good, Ross Butler and D.J. Cotrona.

‘OK, here’s the situation. The Daughters of Atlas are coming to hunt us,’ Shazam tells his friends, while we see Hespera grabbing the child version of Freddy (Jack Dylan Glazer).


Stars out in force: Michelle Heaton looked glamorous in a white dress while Abbie Quinnen shimmered in a gold garment with a feather trim

Glimmer: Michelle wore a gold bracelet and some matching earrings while she wore her hair tied back

Sparkling: The former Liberty X singer wore a pair of glittered silver shoes as she posed on the red carpet

Family affair: Michelle was seen with her husband Hugh Hanley and their children Faith, 11, and Aaron, nine

All smiles: Abbie was seen smiling as she wore her gold dress which had an asymmetrical hem and was cinched in by a white belt

Out and about: Actor and former Strictly Come Dancing star Will Mellor looked dapper in a black top with matching trousers

Out on the town: JLS singer Aston Merrygold posed-up at the event as he wore a black and white jacket and a white top

Superhero! Television personality Fred Sirieix held his arm in the air as he posed at the star-studded bash

Happy couple: Television presenter Nick Knowles and was seen posing with his glamorous girlfriend Katie Dadzie

Hand-in-hand: The couple were seen holding hands as Katie wore a black dress adorned with sparkling sequins

Smart: The Great British Bake Off winner Sandro Farmhouse cut a dapper figure in a light checked jacket and trousers

Dressed to impress: TV Presenter Joelah Noble put on a busty display in a plunging black and red cut out mini dress which she teamed with towering lace up heels

‘Children stole the power of the Gods. You ripped it from our fathers’ core!’ Hespera says, as Shazam jokes, ‘OK I feel like maybe I should be writing all of this down.’

The wizard who gave Shazam his powers tells him, ‘Your world will not survive this,’ as Shazam tells the Daughters, ‘You want these powers? Then come get them.’

He then attacks Kalypso on a large dragon, joking, ‘Hey Khaleesi!’ before ramming her through a large skyscraper.

The trailer also offers a glimpse at Rachel Zegler’s new character, who seems to have powers of her own, though little else is known about her at this point.

She’s later seen in a Shazam suit of her own adding, ‘I don’t know how we fight powers like this.’

Shazam approaches the wizard, asking him to, ‘take my powers back. You gave ’em to me so you can take ’em back right?’

The wizard won’t do it though, saying he, ‘spent millennia searching for a worthy champion. You know exactly what must be done.’

Shazam and Kalypso are seen squaring off as Kalypso yells, ‘We end this now!’ as Shazam replies, ‘Yeah, we do.’

The trailer winds down with a number of fast-paced action shots as Shazam goes toe-to-toe with Kalypso and her dragon as the trailer comes to an end.

Shazam!:  Zachary Levi returns to his crime fighting role as a teen in an adult superhero’s body  in Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Helen: ‘We are at war. We will annihilate everything,’ says Hespera (Helen Mirren), as we see footage of destruction throughout the city 

Lucy: The trailer begins with Kalypso (Lucy Liu) landing on an empty baseball field before summoning a massive creature up from the soil that lays waste to the ballpark

Rachel: The trailer also offers a glimpse at Rachel Zegler’s new character, who seems to have powers of her own, though little else is known about her at this point

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