Michelle Yeoh and Colin Farrell among stars out in London ahead of Bafta awards


Colin Farrell, Michelle Yeoh and Paul Mescal were among the star-studded crowd at the Bafta nominees’ party ahead of Sunday’s ceremony.
The event, which took place at the National Gallery in London’s Trafalgar Square, kicked off the weekend of celebrations – with guests treated to music by DJ Becky Tong whilst surrounded by some of the world’s most classic paintings.


Fellow Irish actor Mescal, who is also in contention for best actor for his role in Aftersun, dressed in a black flared-trouser suit with a white open-necked shirt.


US actor Butler and Irish actor McCormack were also both in attendance at the nominee party.


Her co-star Ke Huy Quan was also pictured at the nominee party as well Eddie Redmayne, with both actors up for the supporting actor award.


Rising star nominees Naomi Ackie and Sheila Atim were also in attendance, as well as Bafta hosts Richard E Grant and Alison Hammond.


Allen was spotted arriving at the event in a blue top and trousers co-ord, while Driver wore a black dress with a black blazer over her shoulders.
Nip/Tuck actress Joely Richardson and Servant star Nell Tiger Free were also among the attendees.
The Bafta Film Awards will take place at the Royal Festival Hall and will be broadcast on February 19 at 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer.