Billie Piper stuns in dramatic make-up and a statement gown as she larks about with Elsinore co-stars Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman at the BFI London Film Festival opening night

Published: 14:35 EDT, 7 October 2026 | Updated: 14:56 EDT, 7 October 2026 Billie Piper, Olivia Colman and Andrew Scott looked to be having the time of their lives as they led the way at the BFI London Film Festival opening night on Wednesday.Actress Billie, 44, was spotted larking around on the red carpet with Andrew, 49, who was later seen holding hands in an affectionate moment with Olivia.Once the fawning was over, the group headed inside for the European premiere of Elsinore at the Southbank Centre in the Royal Festival Hall.The event kicks off the film festival, which began on Wednesday and runs until Sunday October 18 and is hosted across various London cinemas.Billie pulled out the stops for the screening of their film, wearing an Emilia Wickstead gown with leather gloves and a pointed black heel.Adding further drama to her look, the Scoop star wore a heavy grey eye make-up look with plenty of liner, with her blonde hair slicked back. Billie Piper, Olivia Colman and Andrew Scott looked to be having the time of their lives as they led the way at the BFI London Film Festival opening night on Wednesday The Crown star wore a statement cream and black dress for the occasion, while accessorising with silver drop earrings Actress Billie, 44, was spotted larking around on the red carpet with Andrew, 49, who was later seen holding hands in an affectionate moment with Olivia Andrew helped Billie with her dress as they prepared to take photos together Adding further drama to her look, the Scoop star wore a heavy grey eye make-up look with plenty of liner, with her blonde hair slicked backMeanwhile, Olivia, who recently debuted long grey locks at the premiere for her film Wicker, wore her hair swept up into a chic plait.Known for her brunette locks – and having worn a pixie cut for the past decade – Olivia surprised fans last week when she debuted her long silver hair.The mother of three then embraced her greys for her appearance during day seven of Paris Fashion Week, as she walked in the Miu Miu runway show.The Crown star wore a statement cream and black dress for the occasion, while accessorising with silver drop earrings.Andrew opted for his own stylish look, wearing a brown double-breasted jacket with a white shirt and printed tie. He added a floral buttonhole in his lapel. Elsinore is a drama based on the true story of Ian Charleson, the Scottish actor best known for Chariots of Fire.The film focuses on 1989, when Charleson took over the role of Hamlet at the National Theatre after Daniel Day-Lewis withdrew. Charleson was already seriously ill with AIDS, and knew that playing Hamlet – one of the most physically and emotionally demanding roles in theatre – could accelerate his decline. Olivia and Andrew held hands at the premiere on the red carpet Once the fawning was over, the group headed inside for the European premiere of Elsinore at the Southbank Centre in the Royal Festival Hall Billie pulled out the stops for the screening of her film, wearing an Emilia Wickstead gown with leather gloves and a pointed black heel Olivia and Billie were also spotted sharing a sweet moment Billie wore a gorgeous black and white floral Emilia Wickstead gown A side shot flashed her black Christian Louboutin boots The tactical pair fawned over each other while posing for photos at the screening Louis Healy - the brother of The 1975 singer Matty Healy - is also in the film Heartstopper actor Joe Locke is credited as playing Nicholas in the filmAndrew is apparently the standout star in the show and The Guardian has already singled out his performance as potentially Oscar-worthy.Billie plays Patsy, a close friend and colleague of Charleson who works as a casting director, bringing him the opportunity to take over as Hamlet.The group appeared to have struck up a close bond while making the film as they laughed and helped to fix each other's outfits on the red carpet.