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She’s not actually going to be featured in the highly anticipated The Hobbit trilogy until the second installment, but that didn’t mean Evangeline Lilly was going to let the grande premiere pass her by.
The former Lost star stole the spotlight as she attended the star-studded premiere in Wellington, New Zealand on Wednesday in a pink sparkly frock.
Debuting a shorter haircut at the same time, the 33-year-old actress graced the red carpet on the arm of her co-star James Nesbitt.
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Shining bright: Evangeline Lilly graced the red carpet at The Hobbit premiere on Wednesday dressed in a sequined pink dress
Back in the day: Evangeline as Kate Austen in Lost
The pretty brunette looked very different from the tomboy character we all came to know and love on Lost, with her short and playful haircut and glamorous frock.
Evangeline has been out of the limelight since the popular show ended in 2010, but she’s set to appear in the next two installments of The Hobbit trilogy.
Playing the character of Tauriel, an elf in Mirkwood, the actress won’t be seen in the films until The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is released next year.
But despite not seeing herself on the big screen just yet, Evangeline decided to show her support to co-stars including Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen at the premiere.
Thousands of fans gathered from all
over the country to welcome the actors and celebrate the release of the
eagerly anticipated film, many of them dressed as character from Middle
Earth.
Donning costumes as
hobbits, elves, goblins and even trees, many had camped out overnight in
an attempt to get the best spot on the 500 metre long red carpet.
Actor Barry Humphries, who took on the role of the Goblin King, spoke out about The Hobbit madness that had taken over the city.
Getting into character: Evangeline showed off her new short haircut that no doubt helped her play her role of elf
Hobbit pals: The star attended the premiere on the arms of her co-star James Nesbitt
Pink lady: The star demanded attention in the pretty frock that showed off her model legs
‘Peter Jackson has done an incredible thing,’ he said. ‘He has turned Wellington into the artistic capital of the Southern Hemisphere and that is no mean feat.’
Though the director took to his video
blog on his Facebook page just a few days ago to tell his fans of the
pressure he was under to completer the film.
In a 14-minute video, Jackson admitted he was struggling to get the final product ready in time for the premiere.
Next year: The former Lost star will hit the big screen herself next year when the second installment is released
Cinematic hero: Peter Jackson attended with his daughter Katie and revealed it had been a race against time to get the film ready for the big premiere
Thrilled: Stephen Hunter and Graham McTavish joined in with the thousands of screaming fans
‘It’s due to be finished literally two days before the premiere – hopefully. Everyone’s working around the clock to get the film finished,’ he said.
‘The premiere is very, very close but fortunately people are staying calm, they are staying incredibly disciplined, focusing on their work. We are blessed to have such a sane, sensible team.’
Famous mum: Cate Blanchett graced the red carpet of the movie with her 8-year-old son Roman
His real life precious: Andy Serkis and wife Lorraine enjoyed the Middle Earth madness that was The Hobbit premiere
Stars of the night: Elijah Wood and Martin Freeman both played leading roles in the Tolkien adventures
VIDEO: Straight from the red carpet. Stars at premiere of The Hobbit in NZ…Â
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