Paul Rudd Looks Eternal at Ant-Man Premiere in Sydney

It is destined to be one of the biggest movies of the year.

And the cast of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania arrived in Sydney on Thursday for the Australian premiere of the 31st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Lead actor Paul Rudd, 53, looked perfectly cool in a crisp white suit and shiny black shoes that he teamed with a 2000s-style skinny tie.

Lead actor Paul Rudd, 53, looked perfectly cool in a crisp white suit and shiny black shoes that he teamed with a 2000s-style skinny tie.

He was joined by the film's director Peyton Reed (left) and co-star Jonathan Majors (right), who plays the film's antagonist, Kang the Conqueror.

He was joined by the film’s director Peyton Reed (left) and co-star Jonathan Majors (right), who plays the film’s antagonist, Kang the Conqueror.

The A-lister added to his age-defying look with a pair of sunglasses as he spoke into the microphone to the delight of the crowd.

He was joined by the film’s director, Peyton Reed, and co-star Jonathan Majors, who plays the film’s antagonist, Kang the Conqueror.

Kicking off Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the fast-paced big-screen adventure features Super Heroes Scott Lang (Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) as they continue their adventures as Ant-Man and The Wasp.

Rudd took a microhome on stage

The A-lister added to his age-defying look with a pair of sunglasses as he spoke into the microphone to the delight of the crowd.

The A-lister added to his age-defying look with a pair of sunglasses as he spoke into the microphone to the delight of the crowd.

Along with Hope’s parents, Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and Scott’s daughter, Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure. that will push you beyond the limits of what you thought possible.

While most of the cast was not in attendance, Majors, who is said to play the MCU’s most powerful villain to date, looked dapper in a relaxed double-breasted black suit.

Joining Hollywood’s best on the red carpet were some of Sydney’s socialites.

Joining Hollywood's best on the red carpet were some of Sydney's socialites.  Model Natalie Roser, 32, looked gorgeous in a billowy fuchsia dress.

Joining Hollywood’s best on the red carpet were some of Sydney’s socialites. Model Natalie Roser, 32, looked gorgeous in a billowy fuchsia dress.

The Newcastle-born beauty proved that you can look fabulous without breaking the bank in the $299 Naomi gown from L'IDEE that she styled with silver strappy shows.

The Newcastle-born beauty proved that you can look fabulous without breaking the bank in the $299 Naomi gown from L’IDEE that she styled with silver strappy shows.

Model Natalie Roser, 32, looked gorgeous in a billowy fuchsia dress.

The Newcastle-born beauty proved that you can look fabulous without breaking the bank in the $299 Naomi gown from L’IDEE that she styled with silver strappy shows.

Meanwhile, MAFS Olivia Frazer proved that you can’t go wrong with a little black dress as she showed off her pins in a mini-number with chunky platform heels.

She gathered her raven black hair into a bun and accessorized it with a gold chain and hoop earrings.

Meanwhile, MAFS Olivia Frazer proved that you can't go wrong with a little black dress as she showed off her pins in a mini-number with chunky platform heels.

Meanwhile, MAFS Olivia Frazer proved that you can’t go wrong with a little black dress as she showed off her pins in a mini-number with chunky platform heels.

MAFS Selina Chhaur looked just as sensational in a shimmering silver '70s-inspired jumpsuit.

MAFS Selina Chhaur looked just as sensational in a shimmering silver ’70s-inspired jumpsuit.

MAFS Selina Chhaur looked just as sensational in a shimmering silver ’70s-inspired jumpsuit.

Tying her hair into a messy bun, the reality star would surely turn heads.

Opting for a more understated look was David Campbell.

Opting for a more understated look was David Campbell.  The 49-year-old TV veteran paired blue jeans with a green blazer and white shirt, finishing the look with brown shoes.

Opting for a more understated look was David Campbell. The 49-year-old TV veteran paired blue jeans with a green blazer and white shirt, finishing the look with brown shoes.

Meanwhile, Holly Kingston and The Bachelor's Jimmy Nicholson looked as smitten as ever as they hugged on the red carpet.

Meanwhile, Holly Kingston and The Bachelor’s Jimmy Nicholson looked as smitten as ever as they hugged on the red carpet.

The 49-year-old TV veteran paired blue jeans with a green blazer and white shirt, finishing the look with brown shoes.

Meanwhile, Holly Kingston and The Bachelor’s Jimmy Nicholson looked as smitten as ever as they hugged on the red carpet.

In his typically elegant mansion, Jimmy paired crisp white sneakers with a linen suit and open shirt.

Not to show off, Holly also went for an all-black look with a leather miniskirt, thigh-high boots, and an off-the-shoulder top.

Australian actress Francesca Hung stunned red carpet readers in an animal print ensemble.

Australian actress Francesca Hung stunned red carpet readers in an animal print ensemble.

Australian actress Francesca Hung looked like a red carpet reader in an animal print ensemble, while Barry DuBois made it a family day out by taking his kids to the red carpet.

Rudd admitted that he “worked really hard to get back into shape” for the highly anticipated Marvel movie and that it ended up being “a lot harder” than the 2018 sequel.

I had fallen more than in the past. Suddenly my clothes are tight. And I thought, God, this sucks. I can’t even wear these pants,’ she told Men’s Health this month.

“So I was like, ‘Well, I might as well have some of these cookies.'” He was irritable and self-conscious. He just wasn’t in a good mood. I really hit myself.

Barry DuBois made it a family day by taking his kids to the red carpet

Barry DuBois made it a family day by taking his kids to the red carpet