Peter Dinklage and his wife Erica Schmidt were every inch the picture-perfect couple as they joined a slew of stars for a screening of his romantic musical Cyrano in New York City, after collaborating on the original stage version in 2019.
The Game Of Thrones star, who plays the title character Cyrano de Bergerac, hit the red carpet for the star-studded screening alongside his wife, who wrote the film’s screenplay based on her own stage adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play.
For the occasion, Peter cut a dapper figure in a dark blue three-piece suit, while his wife of more than 16 years opted for a loose-fitting black velvet dress.
Promo mode: Peter Dinklage and his wife Erica Schmidt attended a special screening of the film version of Cyrano in New York City on Wednesday
Dinklage, 52, matched his blue suit with a white dress shirt, grey suede boots, and a purple tie, while continuing to sport a mustache and goatee combination
While sharing the spotlight of the red carpet, the New Jersey native held Schmidt close, after joining forces for the big-screen adaptation of the musica.
Eric, who married Peter in 2005, sported a glamorous loose-fitting black velvet gown with a simple V neck front, with her glossy auburn tresses swept back into a bun.
Classy: The Game Of Thrones star was decked out in a dark blue three-piece suit, while his wife of more than 16 years opted for what appeared to be a black velvet dress.
Debut: Cyrano is slated for a wide theatrical release in the U.S. and UK on February 25
With productions like The Sorcerer, All The Fine Boys, as well as Cyrano on her resume, Schmidt, 46, has made a name for herself in the theatre world.
Erica’s musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s classic play tells the story of Cyrano de Bergerac (Dinklage) as he pines for the affections of the beautiful Roxanne (Haley Bennett), who has fallen in love with another man, Christian de Neuvillette (Kelvin Harrison Jr.).
Though Cyrano understands that his social status and physical appearance will forever keep him apart from his love, he offers his skills as a gifted poet to Christian in an effort to bring him and Roxanne together.
Star power: Cyrano stars Game Of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage as the title character in the musical romantic drama that the actor famously performed on stage in 2018 with his wife Erica Schmidt
Directed by Joe Wright, who’s best known for his work on Pride & Prejudice (2005), Atonement (2007), Hanna (2011), Anna Karenina (2012) and Darkest Hour (2017), Cyrano also stars Ben Mendelsohn, Bashir Salahuddin, Monica Dolan, Joshua James andRay Strachan.
The film had its world premiere at the 48th Telluride Film Festival in September 2021, which was followed up by a one-week theatrical run in Los Angeles this past December.
It has already garnered award nominations including a Best Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy and Best Actor In A Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy (Dinklage) at the 79th Golden Globe Awards, along with four nominations at the 75th British Academy Film Awards and a Best Costume Design nod at the 94th Academy Awards.
Cyrano is slated for a wide theatrical release in both the U.S. and the UK on February 25.
Stage to screen: The film had its world premiere at the 48th Telluride Film Festival in September 2021, which was followed up by a one-week theatrical run in Los Angeles this past December; Haley Bennett and Peter Dinklage pictured
Peter was joined by a slew of other stars for the lavish screening event, including his co-star Haley Bennet, who stunned in a strapless black dress with a semi-sheer mesh split.
The female lead of the recently-released feature contrasted the dark color of her clothing with a pair of baby blue high-heeled shoes.
The performer kept a small red purse with her for the duration of the event and accessorised with several articles of jewellery.
Star-studded: Peter was joined by a slew of other stars for the lavish screening event, including his co-star Haley Bennet, who stunned in a strapless black dress with a semi-sheer mesh split
Stunner: Bennett sported a stunning strapless black dress that featured a sparkling cut-out portion
Pop of color: The female lead of the recently-released feature contrasted the dark color of her clothing with a pair of baby blue high-heeled shoes
Lovely locks: Her striking red hair remained free-flowing and cascaded onto her backside at the screening
Steffie Price donned an eye-catching black dress that showed off a slight portion of her stomach during the premiere.
The blogger rocked a set of heeled shoes that matched the color of her clothing and her lovely blonde hair fell onto her shoulders and the nape of her neck.
Harnaaz Sandhu opted for a black jacket worn on top of a matching set of wide-legged pants and a dark blue blouse.
The model, who was previously crowned Miss Universe 2021, also sported a sash that denoted her title at the event.
Baring it: Steffie Price donned an eye-catching black dress that showed off a slight portion of her stomach during the premiere
Making an appearance: The blogger rocked a set of heeled shoes that matched the color of her clothing and her lovely blonde hair fell onto her shoulders and the nape of her neck. Harnaaz Sandhu opted for a black jacket worn on top of a matching set of wide-legged pants and a dark blue blouse
Making it clear: The model, who was previously crowned Miss Universe 2021, also sported a sash that denoted her title at the event
Steffie Price donned an eye-catching black dress that showed off a slight portion of her stomach during the premiere.
The blogger rocked a set of heeled shoes that matched the color of her clothing and her lovely blonde hair fell onto her shoulders and the nape of her neck.
Harnaaz Sandhu opted for a black jacket worn on top of a matching set of wide-legged pants and a dark blue blouse.
The model, who was previously crowned Miss Universe 2021, also sported a sash that denoted her title at the event.
Taking it easy: Scott Cohen kept it relatively casual in a button-up jacket worn on top of a dark gray shirt, and he stayed warm with a patterned scarf. Kelvin Harrison Jr contrasted a bright yellow turtleneck sweater with a stylish set of dark blue trousers
Scott Cohen kept it relatively casual in a button-up jacket worn on top of a dark gray shirt, and he stayed warm with a patterned scarf.
The actor also rocked a slim-fitting pair of jeans and multicolored shoes while posing for a photo.
Kelvin Harrison Jr contrasted a bright yellow turtleneck sweater with a stylish set of dark blue trousers. The Trial of the Chicago 7 cast member added an element of darkness to his outfit with a pair of leather shoes.
Fresh kicks: The Trial of the Chicago 7 cast member added an element of darkness to his outfit with a pair of leather shoes
Chic: Larry Milstein was dressed in a graphic-printed button-up that stood out while he spent time at the star-studded screening. Warren Egypt Franklin sported a seafoam green sweater on top of a turtleneck sweater
Larry Milstein was dressed in a graphic-printed button-up that stood out while he spent time at the star-studded screening.
The PRZM founder also donned a slim-fitting pair of jet-black pants and a set of light brown shoes.
Warren Egypt Franklin sported a seafoam green sweater on top of a turtleneck sweater, teamed with black pants and an eye-catching set of heeled leather boots.
Lovely: Tashiana Washington made an impression while rocking a flowing floral-printed dress at the event. Raquel Gerlani opted for a partially transparent black dress that featured a cutout portion on her right pant leg
Making an impression: Maria Molino stood out while wearing an entirely-bright yellow outfit at the star-studded function
Tashiana Washington made an impression while rocking a flowing floral-printed dress at the event, letting her bright red hair make a statement with the look.
Raquel Gerlani opted for a partially transparent black dress that featured a cutout portion on her right pant leg, which she accessorised with a sparkling necklace and a set of bracelets at the screening.
Maria Molino stood out while wearing an entirely-bright yellow outfit at the star-studded function.
Keeping it consistent: Afiya Bennett opted for an all-white outfit that included a minidress and a matching pair of high-heeled shoes
Afiya Bennett opted for an all-white outfit that included a minidress and a matching pair of high-heeled shoes.
Monica Kim wore a multicolored dress that featured a white middle portion, and she rocked a set of light pink high-heeled shoes.
Haley was notably seen with her partner and collaborator, Joe Wright, prior to the start of the screening.
The happy couple was initially seen together in January of 2018, not long after the director split from his former wife, Anoushka Shankar.
The pair kept their romance under wraps for several months before the actress went Instagram official with her partner that September.
Bennett and Wright subsequently confirmed that they were expecting to bring a child into their lives that October, and she later gave birth to a daughter named Virginia Willow.
Better together: Haley was notably seen with her partner and collaborator, Joe Wright, prior to the start of the screening
Linking up: The happy couple was initially seen together in January of 2018, not long after the director split from his former wife, Anoushka Shankar