Hannah Waddingham dazzles in a sequin gown while glam Hayley Atwell is joined by fiancé Ned Wolfgang Kelly as they lead the stars in leaving the Mission: Impossible 8 afterparty
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They had earlier dazzled on the red carpet for the star-studded London premiere of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning in Leicester Square on Thursday.
And Hannah Waddingham and Hayley Atwell continued to shine as they led the stars in leaving the premiere's afterparty held at the nearby Brasserie Zedel.
However, the film's leading man was a no show at the bash, having earlier wowed the crowds at the main event.
British actress Hannah, 50, caught the eye in the same plunging silver gown she wore at the glitzy premiere earlier in the day.
The beauty matched her shimmering dress with a mega-watt smile as she made her way out of the venue and towards her waiting car.
The Ted Lasso star made sure to stop and sign autographs for fans who gathered outside before heading off for the evening.
Hannah Waddingham and Hayley Atwell continued to shine as they led the stars in leaving the Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning premiere afterparty in London's Brasserie Zedel
Meanwhile, Hayley was joined by her own leading man, fiancé Ned Wolfgang Kelly, whom she's been engaged to since 2023
Meanwhile, Hayley was joined by her own leading man, fiancé Ned Wolfgang Kelly, whom she's been engaged to since 2023.
Hayley slipped out of her satin pink dress and into a black dress with a semi skirt skirt and smart white coat for the evening.
The actress, 43, is the leading lady of the film and has reprised her role as Grace, a former thief turned IMF agent and ally to Tom's Ethan Hunt.
Another star switching up her look from the premiere was Pom Klementieff, who ditched her mirrored mini dress for a much more casual ensemble.
The beauty covered up in a loose white top which she teamed with baggy jeans and a dark jacket.
Angela Bassett meanwhile looked on fine form as she made her way through the crowd following the afterparty.
While the likes of Simon Pegg, Jerry Bruckheimer and were also seen leaving Christopher McQuarrie.
It comes as Rod Stewart looked weary as he left the glitzy premiere on Thursday evening after celebrating Tom Cruise's eighth and final instalment, The Final Reckoning.
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However, the film's leading man was a no show at the bash, having earlier wowed the crowds at the main event [pictured]
British actress Hannah, 50, caught the eye in the same plunging silver gown she wore at the glitzy premiere earlier in the day
The beauty matched her shimmering dress with a mega-watt smile as she made her way out of the venue and towards her waiting car
The Ted Lasso star made sure to stop and sign autographs for fans who gathered outside before heading off for the evening
She appeared in great spirits as she climbed into her car
Hayley slipped out of her satin pink dress and into a black dress with a semi skirt skirt and smart white coat for the evening
The leading lady was all smiles as she left the party with her leading man Ned
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Hayley [L] and Hannah had earlier dazzled on the red carpet for the star-studded premiere
After having earlier put on an animated display, the rocker, 80, was seen staring straight ahead and was no doubt looking forward to some rest as he was led to his car following the eventful night out.
In contrast, Rod's wife Penny Lancaster, 54, looked full of beans as she delightedly clutched her Mission: Impossible collectors popcorn tin while climbing into their waiting car.
After enjoying her cinema treat while watching the film, Penny was seemingly keen to keep a memento of the night as she came away with the red eight-sided bucket which featured images of Tom performing various stunts.
Amid the premiere, Penny looked effortlessly chic in a yellow satin dress which she teamed with a smart white blazer.
Meanwhile, while Rod bared his chest in a white ruffled shirt and rocked a trendy jacket.
The loved-up pair, who have have been married since 2007, were joined by two young gentleman at the premiere.
The group looked in great spirits as they posed in front of a yellow plane while enjoying the fun atmosphere of the premiere.
The Maggie May hitmaker has eight children with five different women, two of whom are sons Alastair, 19, and Aidan, 14, which he raises with third wife Penny.
Another star switching up her look from the premiere was Pom Klementieff, who ditched her mirrored mini dress for a much more casual ensemble.
The beauty covered up in a loose white top which she teamed with baggy jeans and a dark jacket
The French actress completely switched up her appearance for the afterparty
Pom had earlier cut a racy figure in a glitzy mirrored minidress
Angela Bassett meanwhile looked on fine form as she made her way through the crowd following the afterparty
Simon Pegg cut a serious figure as he exited the event
Jerry Bruckheimer was suited and booted for the evening
The film's director Christopher McQuarrie cut a dapper figure
Rod also has Liam, 30, and Renee, 32, with his second wife, model Rachel Hunter, 55, while Kimberly, 45, and Sean, 44, are from his first marriage to actress Alana Stewart, 79.
Daughter Ruby, 37, is from a former relationship with model Kelly Emberg, 65 and Rod's firstborn child is Sarah Streeter, 61, who was raised by her adoptive parents Gerald and Evelyn Thubron.
The London premiere comes just a day after Tom and a host of other stars attended the first premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday.
With the new but final Mission: Impossible now just days away, fans are more eager than ever to find out how the eight-movie long series will come to its climax.
And film lovers could be in for a treat with some early viewers describing the film - which cost almost $400million to make - as 'astonishing'.
Following a series of press screenings, movie critics took to social media to gush about the latest instalment in the franchise, calling it 'the action film of the summer.'
'Tom Cruise defies all odds with jaw-dropping action built only for Imax,' wrote critic Anthony Gagliardi.
It comes as Rod Stewart looked weary as he left the glitzy premiere on Thursday evening after celebrating Tom Cruise 's eighth and final instalment, The Final Reckoning
In contrast, Rod's wife Penny Lancaster, 54, looked full of beans as she delightedly clutched her Mission: Impossible collectors popcorn tin while climbing into their waiting car
After enjoying her cinema treat while watching the film, Penny was seemingly keen to keep a memento of the night as she came away with the red eight-sided bucket
Earlier in the evening, Rod put on a very animated display as he posed next to his glamorous wife while celebrating Tom Cruise 's eighth and final instalment, The Final Reckoning
Penny looked effortlessly chic in a yellow satin dress which she teamed with a smart white blazer, while Rod bared his chest in a white ruffled shirt and rocked a trendy jacket
The loved-up pair, who have have been married since 2007, were joined by two young gentleman at the premiere
The Maggie May hitmaker has eight children with five different women, two of whom are sons Alastair, 19, and Aidan, 14, which he raises with third wife Penny
Hayley wowed in a satin pink dress with black sequinned detailing as she posed up a storm on the red carpet
She added inches to her height with a black pair of stilettos and wore her brunette locks slicked back into a bun
Blonde beauty Hannah showcased her incredible figure as she stole the show in the stunning dress
She turned heads as she posed against a yellow plane
Tom was joined at the London premiere by Michael B. Jordan, who looked typically stylish in a Louis Vuitton jacket
Tom was joined by his co-star and on-screen sidekick Simon Pegg, who made a bold statement in a vibrant red and black patterned suit and matching red sunglasses
Sticking with the mirrored dress theme, Angela Bassett looked incredible in a figure-hugging gold ensemble
Myleene Klass looked nothing short of sensational as she stepped out in a black and white gown
She attended the star-studded event with her daughter Ava Bailey Quinn, 17, who stunned in a pastel blue maxi dress
Kelly Brook wowed in a gorgeous glitzy red gown featuring a thigh-high slit
Pregnant Arabella Chi was glowing as she showcased her blossoming baby bump in a white long-sleeved maxi dress
Not afraid to flash some skin, Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova opted for a risqué mesh gown for the event
'Every stunt, every set piece, every second is designed to blow your mind, A PULSE-POUNDING THRILL RIDE, and Cruise remains the king of spectacle,' he added.
Fandango's Erik Davis wrote, 'Absolutely astonishing action moments meet a sprawling story with many nods to past MI films. It's the biggest, wildest and most consequential Mission movie yet.'
Movie critic Dave Baldwin gushed, 'It's exceptionally entertaining with pulse-pounding stunts that will leave you gasping. Tom Cruise has done it again.'
The 62-year-old actor is famous for doing his own very adventurous stunts which have become a hallmark of the franchise.
And the latest instalment is no different, with one particular shock moment showing the Hollywood star thousands of feet up in the air as he dangles out of a helicopter before falling backwards to the ground.
